16 Service Work On The Engine; Checking The Gear Oil Level; Changing The Gear Oil - KTM F6001T8 2020 Owner's Manual

16 SERVICE WORK ON THE ENGINE

16.1
16.2
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Checking the gear oil level

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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.
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Condition
The engine is cold.
Preparatory work
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Stand the motorcycle upright on a horizontal surface.
Main work
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Remove screw with the seal ring.
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Check the gear oil level.
Gear oil must not run out of the hole.
The gear oil level is at the lower edge of the hole.
» If the gear oil level is below the hole:
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Add the gear oil.
» If gear oil runs out:
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Correct the gear oil level.
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Mount and tighten screw
Guideline
Screw, gear oil level
monitoring
Preparatory work
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Stand the motorcycle upright on a horizontal surface.
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Place an appropriate 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 and tighten the oil drain plug with the magnet and new
seal ring.
( p. 105)
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with the seal ring.
M6 8 Nm (5.9 lbf ft)
with the magnet.