KTM 530 XCR-W USA Motorcycle User Manual


 
MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE 70
Dismounting the fuel tankbx
Danger
Fire hazardFuel can easily catch fire.
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.
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 poisoningFuel is poisonous and a health hazard.
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.
Remove the seat. ( P. 69)
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Turn the handlebof the fuel tap to the OFF position. (Figureb500137-10b P. 20)
Pull off the fuel hose.
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Remaining fuel may run out of the fuel hose.
Remove screwsb
with collar sleeve.
(Every EXC-R models)
Hang the horn and horn bracket to one side.
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Remove screwbwith collar sleeve.
Remove the tube from the fuel tank vent line.
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Pull both spoilers to the side of the radiator bracketband take the fuel tank away
upwards.
Installing the fuel tankbx
Danger
Fire hazardFuel can easily catch fire.
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.
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 poisoningFuel is poisonous and a health hazard.
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.