Service Work On The Engine; Checking The Engine Oil Level; Changing The Engine Oil And Oil Filter, Cleaning The Oil Screen - KTM 350 SX-F Owner's Manual

SERVICE WORK ON THE ENGINE

Checking the engine oil level

16.1
Info
The engine oil level can be checked when the engine is cold or warm.

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

16.2
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.
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Stand the motorcycle upright on a horizontal surface.
Condition
The engine is cold.
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Check the engine oil level.
The engine oil level is up to the middle
» If the engine oil is not up to the middle of the level viewer:
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Condition
The engine is at operating temperature.
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Check the engine oil level.
Info
After switching off the engine, wait one minute before checking the
level.
The engine oil is at a level between the middle
level viewer.
» If the engine oil is not up to the middle
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(SX‑F CAIROLI REPLICA)
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Remove the engine guard. (
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Park the motorcycle on a level surface.
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Place a suitable container under the engine.
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Remove oil drain plug
Info
Do not remove screws
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Add engine oil. ( p. 76)
Add engine oil. ( p. 76)
x
p. 52)
with the magnet and seal ring.
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on both sides.
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of the level viewer.
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and upper edge
 
of the level viewer:
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of the