Service Work On The Engine; Checking The Engine Oil Level - KTM 990 Adventure Baja Owner's Manual

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SERVICE WORK ON THE ENGINE

17.1

Checking the engine oil level

Preparatory work
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Raise the vehicle using the center stand. (
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 run it until it reaches operating temperature.
Six bars of the temperature display light up.
Main work
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Switch off the engine.
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Unscrew oil dipstick
Unscrew the oil dipstick and read off the engine oil level.
The engine oil level must be between the MIN and the MAX marking on the dipstick.
» If the engine oil level is not at the specified level:
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Add engine oil. (
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Replace the oil dipstick.
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When running the engine, always make sure there is sufficient ventilation,
and do not start or run the engine in an enclosed space without an effective
exhaust extraction system.
, wipe it off with a cloth and screw it back in all the way.
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