Service Work On The Engine 16; Checking The Gear Oil Level; Changing The Gear Oil - KTM 85 SX 2021 Owner's Manual

16.1

Checking the gear oil level

16.2

Changing the gear oil

Warning
Danger of scalding Engine and gear oil get very hot when the motorcycle is ridden.
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Wear suitable protective clothing and safety gloves.
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In the event of scalding, rinse the area affected immediately with lukewarm water.
Note
Environmental hazard Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
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Dispose of oils, grease, filters, fuel, cleaning agents, brake fluid, etc., correctly and in compliance with
the applicable regulations.
Info
Drain the gear oil while the engine is at operating temperature.
Condition
The engine is cold.
Preparatory work
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Stand the motorcycle upright on a horizontal surface.
Main work
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Remove screw
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Check the gear oil level.
Gear oil must not run out of the hole.
The gear oil level is at the lower edge of the hole.
» If the gear oil level is below the hole:
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Add the gear oil.
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» If gear oil runs out:
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Correct the gear oil level.
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Mount and tighten screw
Guideline
Screw, gear oil level
monitoring
Preparatory work
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Stand the motorcycle upright on a horizontal surface.
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Position an appropriate container under the engine.
Main work
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Remove oil drain plug
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Let the gear oil drain fully.
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Thoroughly clean the oil drain plug with magnet.
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Clean the sealing surface on the engine.
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Mount and tighten oil drain plug
new seal ring.
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SERVICE WORK ON THE ENGINE 16

1
with the seal ring.
( p. 106)
1
with the seal ring.
M6 8 Nm (5.9 lbf ft)
1
with the magnet.
1
with the magnet and a
105