Service Work On The Engine; Checking The Gear Oil Level; Changing The Gear Oil; Draining The Gear Oil - KTM 65 SX Owner's Manual

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SERVICE WORK ON THE ENGINE

16.1

Checking the gear oil level

Info
The gear oil level must be checked while the engine is cold.
16.2

Changing the gear oil

16.3

Draining the gear oil

Warning
Danger of scalding Engine oil and gear oil get very hot when the motorcycle is ridden.
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Wear appropriate protective clothing and safety gloves. In case of burns, rinse immediately with lukewarm water.
Warning
Environmental hazard Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
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Oil, grease, filters, fuel, cleaners, brake fluid, etc., should be disposed of as stipulated in applicable regulations.
Info
Only drain the gear oil while the engine is warm.
Preparatory work
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Stand the motorcycle upright on a horizontal surface.
Main work
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Remove the screw
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Check the gear oil level.
A small quantity of gear oil should flow out of the opening.
» If gear oil does not flow out:
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Add gear oil.
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Mount and tighten the screw in the opening used to check the gear oil level.
Guideline
300661-10
Screw, gear oil level check
x
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Drain the gear oil.
400721-01
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Fill up with gear oil.
400722-01
x
Preparatory work
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Stand the motorcycle on its side stand on a horizontal surface.
from the opening used to check the gear oil level.
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x ( p. 69)
M6
( p. 68)
x
( p. 69)
x
68
6 Nm (4.4 lbf ft)