KTM 300 EXC TPI 2019 User Manual

SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 12
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12.31 Changing the glass fiber yarn filling in 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.
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Over time, the fibers of the glass fiber yarn escape and the damper "burns" out.
Not only is the noise level higher, the performance characteristic changes.
Preparatory work
– Remove the main silencer. ( p. 84)
E01220-10
Main work
–
Remove screws
1
.
–
Pull out inner tube
2
.
–
Remove the glass fiber yarn filling
3
from the inner tube.
– Clean the parts that need to be reinstalled and check for dam-
age.
–
Fit the new glass fiber yarn filling
3
into the inner tube.
–
Position outer tube
4
over the inner tube with the new glass
fiber yarn filling.
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Seal the connecting cap
5
to the outer tube with sili-
cone.
–
Mount and tighten screws
1
.
Guideline
Screws on the main
silencer
M5 7 Nm (5.2 lbf ft)
Finishing work
– Install the main silencer. ( p. 84)
12.32 Removing the fuel tank
Danger
Fire hazard Fuel is highly flammable.
The fuel in the fuel tank expands when warm and can escape if overfilled.
– Do not refuel the vehicle in the vicinity of open flames or lit cigarettes.
– Switch off the engine for refueling.
– Make sure that no fuel is spilled; particularly not on hot parts of the vehicle.
– If any fuel is spilled, wipe it off immediately.
– Observe the specifications for refueling.

KTM 300 EXC TPI 2019 Specifications

General

Brand	KTM
Model	300 EXC TPI 2019
Category	Motorcycle
Language	English