Checking The Engine Oil Level; Changing The Engine Oil And Oil Filter, Cleaning The Oil Screens - KTM 500 EXC-F 2018 Owner's Manual

18 SERVICE WORK ON THE ENGINE
18.2
18.3
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Checking the engine oil level

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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 regulations.
Info
Drain engine oil with engine at operating temperature.
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Start the engine and check the response.
Condition
The engine is at operating temperature.
Preparatory work
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Stand the motorcycle upright on a horizontal surface.
Main work
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Check the engine oil level.
Info
After switching off the engine, wait one minute before
checking the level.
The engine oil is at a level between lower edge
the middle of level viewer
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If the engine oil is not up to lower edge
viewer:
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Add engine oil. (
Preparatory work
(EXC‑F Six Days, EXC‑F AU)
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Remove the engine guard. (
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Park the motorcycle on a level surface.
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