Service Work On The Engine; Changing The Fuel Screen; Checking The Engine Oil Level - KTM 250 EXC-F 2013 Owner's Manual

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SERVICE WORK ON THE ENGINE

17.1

Changing the fuel screen

Danger
Fire hazard Fuel is highly flammable.
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Never refuel the vehicle near open flames or burning cigarettes, and always switch off the engine first. Be careful that no
fuel is spilt, especially on hot vehicle components. Clean up spilt fuel immediately.
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Fuel in the fuel tank expands when warm and can escape if the tank is overfilled. See the notes on refueling.
Warning
Danger of poisoning Fuel is poisonous and a health hazard.
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Avoid contact of the fuel with skin, eyes and clothing. Do not inhale fuel vapors. If fuel gets into your eyes, rinse imme-
diately with water and contact a doctor. Wash affected skin areas immediately with soap and water. If fuel is swallowed,
contact a doctor immediately. Change clothing that has come into contact with fuel.
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.
17.2

Checking the engine oil level

Info
The engine oil level can be checked when the engine is cold or warm.
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Clean the plug-in connection
Info
Under no circumstances should dirt enter into the fuel line. Dirt clogs the
injection valve.
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Disconnect the plug-in connection of the fuel line.
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Pull fuel screen
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Insert the new fuel screen all the way into the connecting piece.
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Connect the plug-in connection of the fuel line.
Danger
Danger of poisoning Exhaust gases are toxic and inhaling them may result
in unconsciousness and/or death.
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Start the motor and check the response.
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Preparatory work
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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 up to the middle
» If the engine oil is not up to the middle of the level viewer:
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Condition
The engine is at operating temperature.
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Check the engine oil level.
of the fuel line thoroughly with compressed air.
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out of the connecting piece.
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When running the engine, always make sure there is sufficient ventila-
tion, and do not start or run the engine in an enclosed space without an
effective exhaust extraction system.
Add engine oil. ( p. 99)
Info
After switching off the engine, wait one minute before checking the
level.
of the level viewer.
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