Changing The Gear Oil - KTM 50 SX 2020 Owner's Manual

16.4

Changing the gear oil

Warning
Danger of scalding Engine and gear oil get very hot when the motorcycle is ridden.
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Wear suitable protective clothing and safety gloves.
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In the event of scalding, rinse the area affected immediately with lukewarm water.
Note
Environmental hazard Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
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Dispose of oils, grease, filters, fuel, cleaning agents, brake fluid, etc., correctly and in compliance with
the applicable regulations.
Info
Drain gear oil with engine at operating temperature.
(50 SX Mini)
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Remove screw
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Check the gear oil level.
A small quantity of gear oil must run out of the drilled
hole.
» If no gear oil runs out:
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Add the gear oil.
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Mount and tighten screw
S00882-10
Guideline
Screw, gear oil level
monitoring
Preparatory work
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Stand the motorcycle on the plug-in stand on a horizontal sur-
face.
Main work
(50 SX)
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Place an appropriate container under the engine.
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Remove oil drain plug
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Let the gear oil drain fully.
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Thoroughly clean the oil drain plug with magnet.
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Clean the sealing surface on the engine.
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Mount and tighten the oil drain plug with the magnet and
new seal ring.
H00145-10
Guideline
Oil drain plug with
magnet
SERVICE WORK ON THE ENGINE 16
1
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( p. 108)
1
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M6 6 Nm (4.4 lbf ft)
1
with the magnet.
M12x1.5 20 Nm
(14.8 lbf ft)
107