Adding Engine Oil; Checking The Engine Oil Pressure - KTM 1190 RC8 R EU/UK 2009 Repair Manual

38/LUBRICATION SYSTEM

Adding engine oil

27.8
Info
Too little engine oil or poor-quality engine oil results in premature wear to the engine.

Checking the engine oil pressure

27.9
Warning
Danger of scalding Engine oil and gear oil get very hot when the motocycle is driven.
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Wear suitable protective clothing and protective gloves. If you get scalded, immediately flush the affected areas with luke-
warm 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.
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Check the engine oil level. (
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Remove the dipstick
Condition
External temperature: ≥ 0 °C (≥ 32 °F)
Engine oil (SAE 10W/50) (
Condition
External temperature: < 0 °C (< 32 °F)
Engine oil (SAE 5W/40) (
100777-10
Info
For optimal performance of the engine oil, do not mix different types of
engine oil.
If appropriate, change the engine oil.
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Replace oil dipstick
Danger
Danger of poisoning Exhaust gases are poisonous and can result in uncon-
sciousness and/or death.
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When running the engine, always make sure there is sufficient venti-
lation, and do not start or run the engine in a closed space without an
effective exhaust extraction system.
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Start the engine and check that it is oil-tight.
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Check the engine oil level. (
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Jack up the motorcycle at the rear. (
p. 209)
and add engine oil.
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p. 436)
p. 436)
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p. 209)
p. 13)
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