38/Lubrication System; Changing Engine Oil And Oil Filter, Cleaning Oil Screens; Draining Engine Oil, Cleaning Oil Screens - KTM 450 XC 2008 Repair Manual

38/LUBRICATION SYSTEM

25 38/LUBRICATION SYSTEM

Changing engine oil and oil filter, cleaning oil screens

25.1
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Drain engine oil, clean oil screens. (
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Remove the oil filter. (
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Mount the oil filter. ( P. 168)
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Fill up with engine oil. (

Draining engine oil, cleaning oil screens

25.2
Warning
Danger of scalding Engine oil and gear oil get very hot when the vehicle 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.
P. 166)
P. 167)
P. 168)
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Park the vehicle on a horizontal surface.
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Remove the engine guard. (
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Place a suitable container under the engine.
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Remove the oil drain plug
600134-10
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Remove the plug screw
600135-10
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Remove the plug screw
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Completely drain the engine oil.
600136-10
P. 18)
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and small oil screen with both O-rings.
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and large oil screen with both O-rings.
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