Checking Engine Oil Level; Changing Engine Oil And Oil Filter, Cleaning Oil Screen; Draining Engine Oil - KTM 450 SXS-F Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE

Checking engine oil level

Info
The engine oil level can be checked on a cold or hot engine.

Changing engine oil and oil filter, cleaning oil screen

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Drain the engine oil. (
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Remove the oil filter.
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Mount the oil filter. (
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Fill up with engine oil.
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Draining engine oil

Warning
Danger of scalding Engine 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 hazard Problem materials cause environmental damage.
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.
Stand the motorcycle upright on a horizontal surface.
Condition
The engine is at operating temperature.
Check the engine oil level.
The engine oil reaches the top of the viewer
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Condition
Engine is cold.
Check the engine oil level.
The engine oil reaches the bottom of the viewer
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P. 65)
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P. 67)
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Stand the motorcycle on its side stand on a horizontal surface.
Place a suitable container under the engine.
Remove the oil drain plug
Completely drain the engine oil.
Thoroughly clean the oil drain plug with a magnet.
Clean the sealing area on the engine.
Check parts for damage and wear. Replace damaged or worn parts.
Refit oil drain plug
Specification
400261-10
Oil drain plug with magnet
Clean the oil screen.
Info
After switching off the engine, wait one minute before checking the
level.
When the engine oil does not reach the top of the viewer:
Top up the engine oil. (
When the engine oil does not reach the bottom of the viewer:
Top up the engine oil. (
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with the seal ring.
with seal ring and tighten it.
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P. 67)
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P. 67)
M12x1,5 20 Nm
(14.8 lbf ft)
65