Changing The Gear Oil - KTM 250 EXC 2023 Owner's Manual

18.6

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.
Preparatory work
(All special models)
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Remove the engine guard. (
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Park the motorcycle on a level surface.
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Position an appropriate container under the engine.
Main work
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Remove gear oil drain plug
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Let the gear oil drain fully.
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Thoroughly clean the gear oil drain plug with magnet.
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Clean the sealing surface on the engine.
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Mount and tighten gear oil drain plug
a new seal ring.
Guideline
E00913-10
Gear oil drain plug
with magnet
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Remove filler plug
Gear oil
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Mount and tighten the filler plug together with the O-ring.
Danger
Danger of poisoning Exhaust gases are toxic and inhal-
401955-11 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 it for leaks.
Finishing work
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Check the gear oil level. (
(All special models)
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Install the engine guard. (
SERVICE WORK ON THE ENGINE 18
p. 96)
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with magnet.
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with the magnet and
M12x1.5 20 Nm (14.8 lbf ft)
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with the O-ring, and fill up with gear oil.
0.80 l Engine oil
(0.85 qt.) (15W/50)
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p. 146)
p. 96)
p. 167)
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