KTM 50 SX 2017, Owner'S Manual

Page: 50 / 104

11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
48
11.26 Cleaning the air filter and air filter box
Warning
Environmental hazard Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
–
Dispose of oils, grease, filters, fuel, cleaning agents, brake fluid, etc., correctly and in compliance with the applicable regu-
lations.
Info
Do not clean the air filter with fuel or petroleum since these substances attack the foam.
Preparatory work
–
Remove the seat. ( p. 46)
–
Remove the air filter. ( p. 47)
Main work
–
Wash the air filter thoroughly in special cleaning liquid and allow it to dry properly.
Air filter cleaner ( p. 95)
Info
Only press the air filter to dry it, never wring it out.
–
Oil the dry air filter with a high quality filter oil.
Oil for foam air filter ( p. 95)
–
Clean the air filter box.
–
Check the intake flange for damage and looseness.
Finishing work
–
Install the air filter. ( p. 47)
–
Mount the seat. ( p. 47)
11.27 Removing the main silencer
Warning
Danger of burns The exhaust system gets very hot when the vehicle is driven.
–
Allow the exhaust system to cool down before performing any work on the vehicle.
H01476-10
–
Remove screw

.
–
Remove screw  .
–
Pull off the main silencer from the manifold at rubber sleeve

.
11.28 Installing the main silencer
H01476-11
–
Position the main silencer.
–
Mount the main silencer with rubber sleeve  .
–
Mount the silent block with the screw

.
Guideline
Remaining screws, chassis M6 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
–
Position the collar bushings.
–
Mount and tighten screw

.
Guideline
Remaining screws, chassis M6 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)