Changing Engine Oil And Oil Filter, Cleaning Engine Oil Screen; Draining Engine Oil, Cleaning Engine Oil Screen; Removing The Oil Filter - KTM 450 EXC-R EU Repair Manual

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38/LUBRICATION SYSTEM

Changing engine oil and oil filter, cleaning engine oil screen

Drain the engine oil and clean the engine oil screen. (
Remove the oil filter. (
Mount the oil filter. (
P. 136)
Fill up with engine oil. (

Draining engine oil, cleaning engine oil screen

Warning
Danger of scalding Engine oil and gear oil get very hot when the motocycle is driven.
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.
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.

Removing the oil filter

Warning
Danger of scalding Engine oil and gear oil get very hot when the motocycle is driven.
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.
Dispose of oil, grease, filters, fuel, cleaning substances, brake fluid, batteries, etc. according to regulations.
Condition
Engine is cold.
Check the engine oil level.
The engine oil must be between the halfway mark and the top of the oil level
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If the engine oil level is below the specified level:
200119-10
P. 135)
P. 136)
Stand the motorcycle on its side stand on a horizontal surface.
Place a suitable container under the engine.
Remove engine oil plug screen
Completely drain the engine oil.
Thoroughly clean the plug and gear oil screen.
Clean the sealing area on the engine.
Check parts for damage and wear. Replace damaged or worn parts.
Fit plug
Specification
200112-10
Plug, engine oil screen
Place a suitable container under the engine.
.
Top up the engine oil. (
P. 137)
P. 135)
.
for the engine oil screen and tighten it.
M17x1,5
20 Nm
(14.75 lbf ft)
135

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