Changing Engine Oil And Oil Filter, Cleaning Oil Screen; Draining The Engine Oil; Cleaning The Oil Screen - KTM 450 SX-F Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE

Changing engine oil and oil filter, cleaning oil screen

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Drain the engine oil. ( 64)
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Remove the oil filter. (
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Mount the oil filter. ( 65)
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Fill up with engine oil. (
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Draining the engine oil

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Warning
Danger of scalding Engine oil gets very hot when the motocycle is driven.
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Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves. If you scald yourself, hold the affected area under cold water immediately.
Warning
Environmental hazard Problem materials cause environmental damage.
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Dispose of oil, grease, filters, fuel, cleaning substances, brake fluid, batteries, etc. according to regulations.
Info
Drain the engine oil only when the engine is warm.
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Cleaning the oil screen

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Warning
Danger of scalding Engine oil gets very hot when the motocycle is driven.
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Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves. If you scald yourself, hold the affected area under cold water immediately.
Warning
Environmental hazard Problem materials cause environmental damage.
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Dispose of oil, grease, filters, fuel, cleaning substances, brake fluid, batteries, etc. according to regulations.
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Check the engine oil level.
The engine oil reaches the bottom of the viewer
> When the engine oil does not reach the bottom of the viewer:
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400212-10
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Stand the motorcycle on its side stand on a horizontal surface.
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Place a suitable container under the engine.
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Remove the oil drain plug
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Completely drain the engine oil.
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Thoroughly clean the oil drain plug with a magnet.
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Clean the sealing area on the engine.
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Check parts for damage and wear. Replace damaged or worn parts.
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Fit oil drain plug
Rules
400261-10
Oil drain plug with mag-
net
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Clean the oil screen. (
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Place a suitable container under the engine.
Top up the engine oil. ( 66)
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with seal ring and tighten it.
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M12x1,5
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20 Nm (14.75 lbf ft)
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