Service Work On The Engine; Checking The Engine Oil Level; Changing The Engine Oil And Oil Filter, Cleaning The Oil Screen - KTM RC 250 R Owner's Manual

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SERVICE WORK ON THE ENGINE

18.1

Checking the engine oil level

Info
The engine oil level can be checked on a cold or hot engine.
18.2

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

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
Drain the engine oil only when the engine is warm.
Preparatory work
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Stand the motorcycle upright on a horizontal surface.
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Remove the engine cowl. (
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Remove the front fairing. (
Condition
The engine is cold.
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Check the engine oil level.
The engine oil reaches the middle of viewer
» If the engine oil does not reach the middle of the viewer:
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Condition
The engine is at operating temperature.
L00499-10
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Check the engine oil level.
The engine oil level is between the middle of viewer
viewer
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If the engine oil does not reach the middle of viewer
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Finishing work
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Install the front fairing. (
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Install the engine cowl. (
Preparatory work
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Raise the rear of the motorcycle with lifting gear. (
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Remove the engine cowl. (
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Remove the front fairing. (
Main work
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Place a suitable container under the engine.
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Remove the oil drain plug
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p. 38)
p. 38)
Add engine oil. ( p. 68)
Info
After switching off the engine, wait one minute before checking the
level.
B .
Add engine oil. ( p. 68)
p. 39)
p. 38)
x
p. 38)
p. 38)
1
with the magnet and seal ring.
A .
A
and the top edge of
A
:
p. 35)
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