Changing The Microfilter - KTM 400-660 LC4 1998-2005 Repair Manual

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JASO T903 MA
TEMPERATURE
0°C
32°F
5W/40

Changing the microfilter

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Replace the microfilter while changing the engine oil.
– To do so, remove bolts
– Remove the microfilter, clean its parts and check the O-ring on the
– Insert a new microfilter into the filter housing, tilt the motorcycle
– Slightly grease the O-ring and mount the microfilter cover. Then put
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– It is necessary to bleed the microfilter so that all lubricating points
– To do this, fill with oil and remove the jet screw from the oil line on
– Start the engine and close off the bore on the clutch cover with a
– Allow the engine to run at idle until oil runs out of the oil line
– Turn off the engine. Mount the jet screw, using two new seal rings.
– Torque the jet screw to 10 Nm and check for leaks.
– Start the engine and let it idle for 1 - 2 minutes.
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THAT IT TAKES SOME TIME UNTIL ALL LUBRICATING POINTS ARE PROPERLY PROVIDED
WITH ENGINE OIL
– Allow the engine to run until warm. Then, turn off the engine, and
– Screw the dipstick in all the way and remove it again. The oil level
– Finally, check oil system and engine for leaks.
10W/50
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NOTE: Dispose of used oil properly !
Under no circumstances may used oil be disposed of in the sewage
system or in the open countryside.
1 liter oil contaminates 1.000.000 liter water.
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and take off the microfilter cover
microfilter cover for signs of damage.
sideways and fill the microfilter housing with engine oil.
the motorcycle back on its stand.
can be quickly supplied with engine oil.
the clutch cover.
rag.
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CAUTION
O NOT REV UP THE ENGINE IMMEDIATELY AFTER AN OIL CHANGE
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place the motorbike on a flat, level surface in an upright position
(center stand). Wait for 5 minutes. Unscrew and remove the oil
dipstick, and wipe it clean with a cloth.
should be between the two marks on the oil dipstick, however, it
must never rise above the MAX mark. Otherwise, engine oil would
get into the air filter box by way of the engine venting system. Add
engine oil, if necessary.
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CAUTION
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NLY USE HIGH QUALITY OILS
JASO T903 MA (
REQUIREMENTS OF
NSUFFICIENT OIL OR POOR QUALITY OIL RESULTS IN PREMATURE WEAR OF THE
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ENGINE
OU MAY USE EITHER MINERAL OILS OR SYNTHETIC OILS FULFILLING THE ABOVE
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CRITERIA
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EEP IN MIND
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MEETING OR SURPASSING THE
FOR SPECIFICATIONS SEE CONTAINERS
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QUALITY
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