Checking The Engine Oil Level; Changing The Engine Oil And Oil Filter, Cleaning The Oil Screen - KTM 250 XCF-W USA 2010 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE
Warning
Danger of poisoning Fuel is poisonous and a health hazard.
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Avoid contact between fuel and skin, eyes and clothing. Do not inhale fuel vapors. If fuel gets into your eyes, rinse immedi-
ately with water and contact a doctor. Wash affected skin areas immediately with soap and water. If fuel is swallowed, con-
tact a doctor immediately. Change clothing that has come into contact with fuel. Store fuel in a suitable canister according
to regulations and keep it out of the reach of children.
Warning
Environmental hazard Improper handling of fuel is a danger to the environment.
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Do not allow fuel to get into the ground water, the ground, or the sewage system.
Info
Carry out this work with a cold engine.

Checking the engine oil level

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

11.112
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Drain the engine oil. (
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Clean the oil screens.
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Remove the oil filter. x
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Install the oil filter. (
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Fill up with engine oil.
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Turn handle
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Guide the hose coming down behind the engine into a suitable container.
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Undo screw
float chamber.
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Tighten screw
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Stand the motorcycle upright on a horizontal surface.
Condition
The engine is cold.
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Check the engine oil level.
The engine oil level is at the bottom edge of level viewer
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Condition
The engine is warm.
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Check the engine oil level.
The engine oil level is at the top edge of level viewer
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p. 80)
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p. 82)
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of the fuel tap to the OFF position. (Figure 500137-10
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Info
Water in the float chamber results in malfunctioning.
(turn it counterclockwise) a few turns and drain the fuel from the
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If the engine oil level is below the specified level:
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Add engine oil. ( p. 82)
If the engine oil level is below the specified level:
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Add engine oil. ( p. 82)
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p. 20)
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