KTM 990 Adventure R USA 2010, Owner'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE WORK ON FRAME AND ENGINE
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Remove screws

.
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Raise the fuel tank slightly at the front, detach from the upper holder and swing the top
away from the vehicle.
Info
Hold the fuel tank at about the same height as when it is mounted. Before
removing the fuel tank entirely, a number of hoses and plug-in connectors need
to be detached.
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Disconnect the plug-in connectors from fuel level indicator

and fuel pump

.
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Pull off hose

.
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Disconnect fuel hose connection

.
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Remaining fuel may run out of the fuel hose.
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Push the hose clamp back and pull fuel hose

off of the fuel tap.
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Take off the fuel tank.
Installing the left fuel tank
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Danger
Fire hazard Fuel is highly flammable.
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Never refuel the vehicle near open flames or burning cigarettes, and always switch off the engine first. Be careful that no fuel is
spilt, especially on hot vehicle components. Clean up spilt fuel immediately.
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Fuel in the fuel tank expands when warm and can escape if the tank is overfilled. See the notes on refueling.