Adding Engine Oil - KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE R 2021 Owner's Manual

19 SERVICE WORK ON THE ENGINE
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Adding engine oil

Info
Too little engine oil or poor-quality engine oil results in premature wear to the engine.
The engine may be damaged if the engine oil level is too high.
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Start the engine and check for leaks.
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Switch off the engine.
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Remove the filler plug with the O-ring and add the second par-
tial quantity up to the upper marking
level viewer.
Engine oil (2nd par-
tial quantity) approx.
Ambient
temperature: ≥ 0 °C
(≥ 32 °F)
Engine oil (2nd par-
tial quantity) approx.
Ambient
temperature: < 0 °C
(< 32 °F)
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Mount the filler plug with the O-ring.
Danger
Danger of poisoning Exhaust gases are toxic and inhal-
ing them may result in unconsciousness and death.
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Always make sure there is sufficient ventilation
when running the engine.
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Use effective exhaust extraction when starting or
running the engine in an enclosed space.
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Start the engine and check for leaks.
Finishing work
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Check the engine oil level. (
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Install the oil plug cover. (
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Install the engine guard. (
Condition
The engine is at operating temperature.
Preparatory work
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Stand the motorcycle upright on a horizontal surface.
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Check the engine oil level. (
C
on the engine oil
0.60 l Engine oil
(0.63 qt.) (SAE 10W/50)
( p. 170)
Engine oil (SAE
5W/40) (
p. 145)
p. 109)
p. 108)
p. 145)
p. 171)