38/Lubrication System; Changing The Gear Oil; Draining The Gear Oil; Filling Up With Gear Oil - KTM 50 SX Repair Manual

38/LUBRICATION SYSTEM

Changing the gear oil

21.1

Draining the gear oil

21.2
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 gear oil only when the engine is warm.

Filling up with gear oil

21.3
Info
Too little gear oil or poor-quality oil results in premature wear of the transmission.
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Drain the gear oil. (
400721-01
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Fill up with gear oil. (
400722-01
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Stand the motorcycle on its side stand on a horizontal surface.
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Place a suitable container under the engine.
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Remove the oil drain plug with magnet
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Completely drain the gear oil.
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Thoroughly clean the oil drain plug with magnet.
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Clean the sealing area on the engine.
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Mount and tighten the oil drain plug with magnet and seal ring.
Guideline
Oil drain plug with magnet
700515-01
p. 117)
p. 117)
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M12x1.5
117
20 Nm
(14.8 lbf ft)