Maintenance work on chassis and engine – KTM 450 EXC-R EU User Manual
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MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE
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Dismounting the fuel tank
b
x
Danger
Fire hazard
ಘFuel can easily catch fire.
ದ
Never fill up 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.
ದ
Fuel in the fuel tank expands when warm and can escape if the tank is overfilled. See specifications on filling up with fuel.
Warning
Danger of poisoning
ಘFuel is poisonous and a health hazard.
ದ
Avoid contact between fuel and skin, eyes and clothing. Do not inhale fuel vapors. If fuel gets into your eyes, rinse imme-
diately with water and contact a doctor. Wash affected skin areas immediately with soap and water. If fuel is swallowed,
contact a doctor immediately. Change clothing that has come into contact with fuel. Store fuel in a suitable canister ac-
cording to regulations and keep it out of the reach of children.
ದ
Remove the seat. (
P. 69)
500157-10
ದ
Turn the handle
b
of the fuel tap to the OFF position. (Figure
b500137-10b
P. 20)
ದ
Pull off the fuel hose.
Info
Remaining fuel may run out of the fuel hose.
ದ
Remove screws
b
with collar sleeve.
(Every EXC-R models)
ದ
Hang the horn and horn bracket to one side.
500066-10
ದ
Remove screw
b
with collar sleeve.
ದ
Remove the tube from the fuel tank vent line.
500067-10
ದ
Pull both spoilers to the side of the radiator bracket
b
and take the fuel tank away
upwards.
Installing the fuel tank
b
x
Danger
Fire hazard
ಘFuel can easily catch fire.
ದ
Never fill up 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.
ದ
Fuel in the fuel tank expands when warm and can escape if the tank is overfilled. See specifications on filling up with fuel.
Warning
Danger of poisoning
ಘFuel is poisonous and a health hazard.
ದ
Avoid contact between fuel and skin, eyes and clothing. Do not inhale fuel vapors. If fuel gets into your eyes, rinse imme-
diately with water and contact a doctor. Wash affected skin areas immediately with soap and water. If fuel is swallowed,
contact a doctor immediately. Change clothing that has come into contact with fuel.