Checking Engine Oil Level; Changing Engine Oil And Filter, Cleaning Oil Screen; Draining Engine Oil, Cleaning Oil Screens - KTM 1190 RC8 EU 2008 Repair Manual

38/LUBRICATION SYSTEM

Checking engine oil level

26.2
Info
The engine oil level must be checked at normal engine operating temperature.

Changing engine oil and filter, cleaning oil screen

26.3

Draining engine oil, cleaning oil screens

26.4
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 gloves. If you scald yourself, hold the affected area under cold water immediately.
Warning
Environmental hazard Problem materials cause environmental damage.
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Dispose of oil, grease, filters, fuel, cleaning substances, brake fluid, batteries, etc. according to regulations.
Info
Drain the engine oil only when the engine is warm.
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Stand the motorcycle upright on a horizontal surface.
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Remove oil dipstick
Info
After switching off the engine, wait one minute before checking the level.
The engine oil level must be in the middle
oil dipstick.
» If the engine oil level is outside the specified range:
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Top up the engine oil. (
700301-10
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Replace the oil dipstick.
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Drain the engine oil and clean the oil screens. (
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Fill up with engine oil. (
700349-01
. Check the engine oil level in the measurement range.
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of the measurement range of the
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