KTM 450 EXC-R EU Motorcycle User Manual


 
MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE 79
Warning
Environmental hazardImproper handling of fuel is a danger to the environment.
Do not allow fuel to get into the ground water, the ground, or the sewage system.
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Carry out this work with a cold engine.
Turn the handleb
of the fuel tap to the OFF position. (Figureb500137-10b P. 20)
No more fuel flows from the tank to the carburetor.
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Guide the hose coming down behind the engine into a suitable container.
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Water in the float chamber results in malfunctioning.
Undo the screwb
(turn it counterclockwise) a few turns and drain the fuel from
the float chamber.
Tighten screwb
.
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Checking engine oil level
Info
The engine oil level must be checked when the engine is cold.
Stand the motorcycle upright on a horizontal surface.
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Condition
Engine is cold.
Check the engine oil level.
The engine oil must be between the halfway mark and the top of the oil level
viewerb
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» If the engine oil level is below the specified level:
Top up the engine oil. ( P. 81)
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Changing engine oil and oil filter, cleaning engine oil screenb
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Drain the engine oil and clean the engine oil screen. ( P. 79)
Remove the oil filter. ( P. 80)
Mount the oil filter. ( P. 80)
Fill up with engine oil. ( P. 81)
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Draining engine oil, cleaning engine oil screenb
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Warning
Danger of scaldingEngine oil and gear oil get very hot when the motocycle is driven.
Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves. If you scald yourself, hold the affected area under cold water immediately.
Warning
Environmental hazardProblem materials cause environmental damage.
Dispose of oil, grease, filters, fuel, cleaning substances, brake fluid, batteries, etc. according to regulations.
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Drain the engine oil only when the engine is warm.
Stand the motorcycle on its side stand on a horizontal surface.