Checking The Gear Oil Level; Changing The Gear Oil - KTM 250 EXC Six Days TPI 2019 Owner's Manual

18.4

Checking the gear oil level

Info
The gear oil level must be checked when the engine is cold.
18.5

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 the gear oil while the engine is at operating temperature.
Preparatory work
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Stand the motorcycle upright on a horizontal surface.
Main work
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Detach the foot brake lever spring.
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Remove screw for checking gear oil level
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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 the gear oil monitoring screw.
E00912-10
Guideline
Screw, gear oil level
check
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Attach the foot brake lever spring.
Preparatory work
(All Six Days models)
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Remove the engine guard. (
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Park the motorcycle on a level surface.
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Place a suitable container under the engine.
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