KTM 65 SX 2005, Owner'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE
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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.
IF NOT CORRECTLY MOUNTED, THE SEAT CAN SLIP WHILE YOU ARE DRIVING AND
CAUSE YOU TO LOOSE CONTROL OF YOUR MOTORCYCLE.
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.
– DO NOT CLEAN FOAM FILTER WITH FUEL OR PETROLEUM SINCE THESE DAM-
AGE THE FOAM. KTM RECOMMENDS THE PRODUCTS OF THE COMPANY
MOTOREX FOR AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE (BIO DIRT REMOVER AND LIQUID
BIO POWER).
– NEVER START YOUR MOTORCYCLE WITHOUT ANY AIR FILTERS. OTHERWISE,
DUST AND DIRT MAY PENETRATE AND CAUSE DAMAGE AND INCREASED WEAR.
– DUST AND DIRT CAN ACCUMULATE AND DAMAGE THE ENGINE IF THE AIR FIL-
TER IS NOT MOUNTED CORRECTLY.
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] .
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