Checking Engine Oil Level; Changing Engine Oil And Oil Filter, Cleaning Engine Oil Screen; Draining Engine Oil, Cleaning Engine Oil Screen - KTM 530 EXC Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE

Checking engine oil level

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Info
The engine oil level must be checked when the engine is cold.

Changing engine oil and oil filter, cleaning engine oil screen

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Drain the engine oil and clean the engine oil screen.
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Remove the oil filter.
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Install the oil filter. (
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Fill up with engine oil. x

Draining engine oil, cleaning engine oil screen

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Warning
Danger of scalding Engine oil and gear oil get very hot when the motocycle is driven.
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Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves. If you scald yourself, hold the affected area under cold water immediately.
Warning
Environmental hazard Problem materials cause environmental damage.
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Dispose of oil, grease, filters, fuel, cleaning substances, brake fluid, batteries, etc. according to regulations.
Info
Drain the engine oil only when the engine is warm.
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Direct the hose of the float chamber into a suitable container.
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Undo the screw
the float chamber.
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Tighten screw
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Stand the motorcycle upright on a horizontal surface.
Condition
Engine is cold.
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Check the engine oil level.
The engine oil must be between the halfway mark and the top of the oil level
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Stand the motorcycle on its side stand on a horizontal surface.
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Place a suitable container under the engine.
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Remove engine oil plug screen
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Completely drain the engine oil.
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Thoroughly clean the plug and gear oil screen.
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Clean the sealing area on the engine.
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Mount and tighten the plug of engine oil screen
Guideline
Plug, engine oil screen
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Info
Water in the float chamber results in malfunctioning.
(turn it counterclockwise) a few turns and drain the fuel from
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If the engine oil level is below the specified level:
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Top up the engine oil. (
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p. 77)
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M17x1.5 20 Nm
(14.8 lbf ft)
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