Changing The Engine Oil And Oil Filter, Cleaning The Oil Screen - KTM 250 SX-F 2017 Owner's Manual

17 SERVICE WORK ON THE ENGINE
17.3

Changing the engine oil and oil filter, cleaning the oil screen

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.
Warning
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 regu-
lations.
Info
Drain the engine oil while the engine is at operating temperature.
Preparatory work
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Park the motorcycle on a level surface.
Main work
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Place a suitable container under the engine.
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Remove oil drain plug
Info
Do not remove screws
F00124-10
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Remove screw plug
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Completely drain the engine oil.
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Thoroughly clean the parts and sealing surfaces.
F00125-10
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Position oil screen
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Position the pin wrench through the drilled hole of the screw plug in the opposite
section of the engine case.
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Push the oil screen all the way into the engine case.
F00126-10
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Mount and tighten screw plug
Guideline
Screw plug, oil screen
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Mount and tighten oil drain plug
Guideline
Oil drain plug with magnet
F00123-10
1
with the magnet and seal ring.
2
.
3 with oil screen 4 and the O-rings.
4
with the O-rings on a pin wrench.
3
with the O-ring.
M20x1.5
1
with the magnet and a new seal ring.
M12x1.5
95
15 Nm
(11.1 lbf ft)
20 Nm
(14.8 lbf ft)