Topping Up Engine Oil; Checking The Engine Oil Pressure - KTM 450 EXC-R EU Repair Manual

38/LUBRICATION SYSTEM

Topping up engine oil

Info
Too little engine oil or poor-quality engine oil results in premature wear to the engine.

Checking the engine oil pressure

Remove the screw cap
Engine oil (SAE 10W/50) (
Mount and tighten screw cap
Danger
Danger of poisoning Exhaust gases are poisonous and can result in uncon-
sciousness and/or death.
When running the engine, always make sure there is sufficient ventila-
tion, and do not start or run the engine in a closed space.
200115-10
Start the engine and check that it is oil-tight.
Check the engine oil level. (
Check the engine oil level. (
Remove the release screw of the chain adjuster.
Mount and tighten special tool
Specification
Oil pressure adapter
Oil pressure adapter (77329006000) (
Connect pressure testing tool
700074-10
Pressure testing tool (61029094000) (
Danger
Danger of poisoning Exhaust gases are poisonous and can result in uncon-
sciousness and/or death.
When running the engine, always make sure there is sufficient ventila-
tion, and do not start or run the engine in a closed space.
Start the engine and let it warm up.
Check the engine oil pressure.
Engine oil pressure
Engine oil temperature: 80 °C
(176 °F)
Engine speed: 1600 rpm
Engine oil temperature: 80 °C
(176 °F)
Engine speed: 6000 rpm
» If the specified value is not reached:
Check the oil pumps for wear. Check that all oil holes are clear.
Switch off the engine.
Warning
Danger of burns Some vehicle components get very hot when the machine
is driven.
Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves. If you scald yourself, hold
the affected area under cold water immediately.
Detach the special tool.
Mount and tighten the release screw of the chain adjuster.
Specification
Screw, unlocking of timing chain ten-
sioner
on the generator cover and fill up with engine oil.
P. 174)
.
P. 134)
P. 134)
.
M10x1
P. 181)
without the T-plate to the special tool.
P. 179)
0.9 bar (13.05 psi)
2.5 bar (36.26 psi)
M10x1
137
10 Nm
(7.38 lbf ft)
10 Nm
(7.38 lbf ft)