Service Work On The Engine; Checking The Gear Oil Level; Changing The Gear Oil - KTM 85 SX 19/16 2017 Owner's Manual

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SERVICE WORK ON THE ENGINE

16.1

Checking the gear oil level

Info
The gear oil level must be checked when the engine is cold.
16.2

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.
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 gear oil while the engine is warm.
Preparatory work
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Stand the motorcycle upright on a horizontal surface.
Main work
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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 gear oil.
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Mount and tighten screw
Guideline
S01147-10
Screw, engine case
Preparatory work
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Stand the motorcycle on the plug-in stand on a horizontal surface.
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Place a suitable container under the engine.
Main work
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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 the oil drain plug with the magnet and seal ring and tighten it.
Guideline
Oil drain plug with magnet
S01147-11
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Remove filler plug
Gear oil
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Mount and tighten filler plug
Danger
Danger of poisoning Exhaust gases are toxic and inhaling them may result
in unconsciousness and death.
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S01146-10
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( p. 76)
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with the magnet.
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and fill up with gear oil.
0.50 l (0.53 qt.)
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Always make sure there is sufficient ventilation when running the
engine.
Use an effective exhaust extraction system when starting or running the
engine in an enclosed space.
M6x25 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
M10 20 Nm
(14.8 lbf ft)
Engine oil (15W/50) ( p. 87)
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