Checking Engine Oil Level; Changing Engine Oil And Oil Filter, Cleaning Oil Screen; Draining The Engine Oil - KTM 450 SMR Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE

Checking engine oil level

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

Changing engine oil and oil filter, cleaning oil screen

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Drain the engine oil. (
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Remove the oil filter.
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Install the oil filter. x (
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Fill up with engine oil. x

Draining the engine oil

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Warning
Danger of scalding Engine oil and gear oil get 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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Guide the hose coming down behind the engine into a suitable container.
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Undo the screw
the float chamber.
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Tighten screw
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Stand the motorcycle upright on a horizontal surface.
Condition
The engine is at operating temperature.
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Check the engine oil level.
The engine oil reaches the top of the viewer
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Condition
Engine is cold.
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Check the engine oil level.
The engine oil reaches the bottom of the viewer
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Stand the motorcycle on its side stand on a horizontal surface.
Info
Water in the float chamber results in malfunctioning.
(turn it counterclockwise) a few turns and drain the fuel from
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Info
After switching off the engine, wait one minute before checking the
level.
When the engine oil does not reach the top of the viewer:
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Top up the engine oil. (
When the engine oil does not reach the bottom of the viewer:
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Top up the engine oil. (
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