Adding Engine Oil - KTM 450 EXC EU 2013 Repair Manual

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LUBRICATION SYSTEM
207
21-4 Addinl Inlinl ail
• Info
- Start the engine and check that it is oil-tight.
(EXC USA, XC-W)
- Remove the oil filler plug with the O-ring from the clutch cover and fill up
with engi ne oi I.
Engine oil 1.5 I (1.6 qt.) Engine oil (SAE lOW/50) (r p. 290)
Alternative
Engine oil (SAE
engine oil for lOW/60)
harsh operati ng (00062010035)
conditions
(r p. 290)
and increased
performance
• Info
I
Too little engine oil or poor-quality engine oil results in premature wear
to the engine.
- Install and tighten the oil filler plug with O-ring.
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Danger
t.,;,J
Danger of poisoning
Exhaust gases are toxic and inhaling them may
result in unconsciousness and/or death.
- When running the engine, always make sure there is sufficient venti-
lation, and do not start or run the engine in an enclosed space with-
out an effective exhaust extraction system.
- Start the engine and check that it is oil-tight.
Finishing work
(EXC SIX DAYS, EXC AUS)
- Install the engine guard.
(r
p. 61)
- Check the engine oil level.
(r
p. 204)
I
Too little engine oil or poor-quality engine oil results in premature wear to the engine.
- Remove the oil filler plug with the O-ring from the clutch cover.
- Add the same engine oil that was used when the motor was changed.
I
Engine oil (SAE lOW/50)
(r
p. 290)
Alternative 1
I
Engine oil (SAE 10W/60) (00062010035)
(r
p. 290)
• Info
I
For optimal performance of the engine oil, do not mix different types of
engine oil.
If appropriate, change the engine oil.
- Install and tighten the oil filler plug with O-ring.
. . . Danger
t.,;,J
Dangar of poisoning
Exhaust gases are toxic and inhaling them may result
in unconsciousness and/or death.
- When running the engine, always make sure there is sufficient ventila-
tion, and do not start or run the engine in an enclosed space without an
effective exhaust extraction system.
- Start the engine and check that it is oil-tight.