KTM 450 EXC USA Motorcycle User Manual


 
MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE 83
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Pull the oil filter insert out of the oil filter casing.
Circlip pliers reverse (51012011000)
Completely drain the engine oil.
Thoroughly clean parts and sealing surface.
9.107Installing the oil filter x
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Lay the motorcycle on its side and fill the oil filter housing to about full with
engine oil.
Fill the oil filter with engine oil and place it in the oil filter container.
Lubricate the O/ring of the oil filter cover.
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Refit the oil filter cover .
Mount and tighten screws .
Guideline
Screw, oil filter cover M6 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
Stand the motorcycle upright.
9.108Filling up with engine oil x
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Too little engine oil or poor-quality engine oil results in premature wear to the engine.
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Remove the screw cap on the generator cover and fill up with engine oil.
Engine oil (1st
partial quantity
approx.)
0.35 l (0.37 qt.) Engine oil (SAE 10W/50) ( p. 105)
Mount and tighten the screw connection on the generator cover.
Danger
Danger of poisoningExhaust gases are poisonous and inhaling them may
result in unconsciousness and/or death.
When running the engine, always make sure there is sufficient ventila-
tion, and do not start or run the engine in an enclosed space without an
effective exhaust extraction system.
Start the engine and let it run idle for 30 seconds.
Stop the engine and check that it is oil-tight.