Adding Engine Oil; Checking The Engine Oil Pressure - KTM 450 SX-F EU Repair Manual

381lUBRICATION SYSTEM
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Too little engine oil or poor-quality engine oil results in premature wear to the engine.
Chackinl tha en ina oil pressure
- Remove the oil filler plug on the clutch cover and fill up with engine oil.
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Engine oil (SAE lOW/50) ( .. p. 224)
- Mount and tighten the oil filler plug.
. . . Danger
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Danger 01 poisoning Exhaust 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 check that it is oil-tight.
Preliminary work
- Stand the motorcycle upright on a horizontal surface.
- Check the engine oil level. ( .. p. 194)
Main work
- Remove the screw for unlocking the timing chain tensioner.
- Mount and tighten special tool
Guideline
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Oil pressure adapter
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110 Nm (7.4 Ibf
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Oil pressure adapter (77329006000) ( .. p. 232)
- Connect pressure tester to the special tool without the t-plate.
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Pressure testing tool (61029094000) ( .. p. 231)
. . . Danger
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Danger 01 poisoning Exhaust 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 warm up.
- Check the engine oil pressure.
Engine oil pressure
Engine oil temperature: 80 'C 0.35 bar (5.1 psi)
(176 OF)
Engine speed: 1,600 rpm
Engine oil temperature: 80 'C
2.0 bar (29 psi)
(176 'F)
Engine speed: 6,000 rpm
• If the measured value is less than the specification:
- Check the oil pumps for wear. Check all oil channels to ensure they are
clear.
- Switch off the engine.
Warning
Dangar 01 bums Some vehicle components get very hot when the machine
is driven.
- Wear appropriate protective clothing and safety gloves. In case of burns,
rinse immediately with lukewarm water.