Checking Engine Oil Level; Changing Engine Oil And Oil Filter, Cleaning Oil Screen; Draining The Engine Oil - KTM 690 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE

Checking engine oil level

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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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Remove the motor guard. (
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Drain the engine oil. (
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Remove the oil filter. (
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Clean the oil screen. (
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Mount the oil filter. ( P. 70)
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Fill up with engine oil. (
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Mount the motor guard. (

Draining the engine oil

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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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Stand the motorcycle upright on a horizontal surface.
Conditions
The engine is at operating temperature.
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Check the engine oil level.
The engine oil reaches the top of the viewer
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P. 58)
P. 67)
P. 68)
P. 69)
P. 70)
P. 59)
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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 the oil drain plug
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Completely drain the engine oil.
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Thoroughly clean the oil drain plug with a magnet.
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Clean the sealing area on the engine.
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Check parts for damage and wear. Replace damaged or worn parts.
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Fit oil drain plug
Specification
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Oil drain plug with magnet
When the engine oil does not reach the top of the viewer:
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Top up the engine oil. (
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and the seal ring.
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with seal ring and tighten it.
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P. 71)
M12x1.5 20 Nm
(14.75 lbf ft)
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