Changing The Engine Oil And Oil Filter, Cleaning The Oil Screens - KTM 450 XC-F Owner's Manual

17 SERVICE WORK ON THE ENGINE
17.3

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

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.
Condition
The engine is at operating temperature.
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Check the engine oil level.
The engine oil is at a level between the middle
level viewer.
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If the engine oil is not up to the middle
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Preparatory work
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Park the motorcycle on a level surface.
Main work
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Place a suitable container under the engine.
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Remove oil drain plug
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Remove screw plug
Info
Do not remove screw
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Remove screw plug
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Completely drain the engine oil.
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Thoroughly clean the parts and sealing surfaces.
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Info
After switching off the engine, wait one minute before checking the
level.
Add engine oil. ( p. 88)
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with the magnet and seal ring.
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with the short oil screen and the O-rings.
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with the long oil screen
 
and upper edge

of the level viewer:
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and the O-rings.
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of the