Adding Engine Oil; Removing The Engine - KTM RC 250 R Owner's Manual

18 SERVICE WORK ON THE ENGINE
18.3

Adding engine oil

Info
Too little engine oil or poor-quality engine oil results in premature wear to the engine.
18.4

Removing the engine

Danger
Danger of poisoning Exhaust gases are toxic and inhaling them may result
in unconsciousness and/or death.
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Start the engine and check for oil tightness.
Finishing work
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Remove the rear of the motorcycle from the lifting gear. (
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Check the engine oil level. (
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Install the front fairing. (
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Install the engine cowl. (
Preparatory work
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Remove the engine cowl. (
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Remove the front fairing. (
Main work
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Remove filler plug
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Fill up with engine oil.
Engine oil (SAE 0W/40) (
Info
For optimal performance of the engine oil, do not mix different types of
engine oil.
If appropriate, change the engine oil.
L00597-10
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Install and tighten the oil filler plug with the O-ring.
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Check the engine oil level. (
Danger
Danger of poisoning Exhaust gases are toxic and inhaling them may result
in unconsciousness and/or death.
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Start the engine and check for oil tightness.
Finishing work
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Install the front fairing. (
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Install the engine cowl. (
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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. (
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Remove the fuel tank.
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Take off the air filter box lid.
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Disconnect the battery.
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Remove the battery holder.
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Completely drain the coolant.
When running the engine, always make sure there is sufficient ventila-
tion, and do not start or run the engine in an enclosed space without an
effective exhaust extraction system.
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with the O-ring on the clutch cover.
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When running the engine, always make sure there is sufficient ventila-
tion, and do not start or run the engine in an enclosed space without an
effective exhaust extraction system.
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p. 38)
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