KTM 65 SX 2003, Owner'S Manual

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Removing the seat
By using the quick-release mechanism
1
, the seat can be removed without
using tools. Turn the quick-release mechanism about 180° counter
clockwise and lift up the rear of the seat. Pull the seat backwards and
unhook it from the fixing screw
2
.
To mount the seat, position seat on the fixing screw
2
and tank, push
forward and fix with the quick release.
Cleaning the air filter*
To do this, remove the seat and the air filter cover from the air filter box.
Unclap the filter holder
3
, swing back and remove air filter
4
plus filter
carrier
5
from the filter box.
! CAUTION !
D
O NOT CLEAN FOAM FILTER WITH FUEL OR PETROLEUM SINCE THESE DAMAGE THE
FOAM
. KTM
RECOMMENDS THE PRODUCTS OF THE COMPANY
TWIN AIR
FOR AIR
FILTER MAINTENANCE
.
Thoroughly wash the foam filter in special cleaning fluid and allow to dry
well. Only press out the filter, do not wring out under any circumstances.
Oil the dry foam filter with a high grade filter oil. Also clean the air filter box.
Check carburetor collar
A
for damage and that it is fitted correctly.
Mount the air filter
4
on the filter support
5
. Grease the front side of the
filter to improve the seal. Mount the air filter and the filter support in the
filter box. Make sure they are centered, and lock into place with the filter
holder
3
.
3
4
5
A
4
3
1
1
2