Changing The Engine Oil And Oil Filter, Cleaning The Oil Screens - KTM 450 SX-F 2018 Owner's Manual

17 SERVICE WORK ON THE ENGINE
17.3

Changing the engine oil and oil filter, cleaning the oil screens

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.
Warning
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 regu-
lations.
Info
Drain the engine oil while the engine is at operating temperature.
Preparatory work
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Park the motorcycle on a level surface.
Main work
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Place a suitable container under the engine.
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Remove oil drain plug
V00303-10
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Remove screw plug
Info
Do not remove screw
F01054-10
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Remove screw plug
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Completely drain the engine oil.
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Thoroughly clean the parts and sealing surfaces.
V00305-10
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Mount and tighten screw plug
Guideline
Screw plug, oil screen
V00304-11
1
with the magnet and seal ring.
2 with the short oil screen and the O-rings.
A
.
3
with the long oil screen
2
with the short oil screen and the O-rings.
M20x1.5
4
and the O-rings.
15 Nm
(11.1 lbf ft)
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