Draining The Engine Oil; Removing The Oil Filter - KTM 450 SX ATV 2010 Repair Manual

38/LUBRICATION SYSTEM

Draining the engine oil

25.3
Warning
Danger of scalding Engine oil and gear oil get very hot when the vehicle is driven.
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Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves. If you scald yourself, hold the affected area under lukewarm water immedi-
ately.
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
Drain the engine oil only when the engine is warm.

Removing the oil filter

25.4
Warning
Danger of scalding Engine oil and gear oil get very hot when the vehicle is driven.
–
Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves. If you scald yourself, hold the affected area under lukewarm water immedi-
ately.
Warning
Environmental hazard Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
–
Oil, grease, filters, fuel, cleaners, brake fluid, etc., should be disposed of as stipulated in applicable regulations.
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Park the vehicle on a horizontal surface.
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Remove the engine guard. (
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Place a suitable container under the engine.
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Remove oil drain plug
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Completely drain the engine oil.
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Thoroughly clean the oil drain plug with the magnet.
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Clean the sealing area on the engine.
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Fit oil drain plug
Guideline
Oil drain plug with magnet
301841-10
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Clean the oil screen.
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Place a suitable container under the engine.
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Remove screws
301843-10
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Pull oil filter element
Circlip pliers reverse (51012011000) (
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Completely drain the engine oil.
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Thoroughly clean parts and sealing area.
301844-11
p. 20)
with the seal ring.
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with seal ring and tighten it.
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M12x1.5
. Take off the oil filter cover with the O-ring.
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out of the oil filter case.
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p. 228)
184
20 Nm
(14.8 lbf ft)