Changing The Engine Oil And Oil Filter, Cleaning The Oil Screens - KTM 450 EXC EU Owner's Manual

18 SERVICE WORK ON THE ENGINE
18.3

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

Warning
Danger of scalding Engine oil and gear oil get very hot when the motorcycle is ridden.
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Wear appropriate protective clothing and safety gloves. In case of burns, rinse immediately with lukewarm water.
Warning
Environmental hazard Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
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Oil, grease, filters, fuel, cleaners, brake fluid, etc., should be disposed of as stipulated in applicable regulations.
Info
Drain the engine oil only when the engine is warm.
Preparatory work
(EXC SIX DAYS, EXC AUS)
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Remove the engine guard. (
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Park the motorcycle on a level surface.
Main work
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Place a suitable container under the engine.
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Remove oil drain plug
L00737-10
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Remove screw plug
Info
Do not remove screw
L00739-10
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Remove screw plug
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Completely drain the engine oil.
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Thoroughly clean the parts and sealing surfaces.
L00736-10
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Mount and tighten screw plug
Guideline
Screw plug, gear oil screen
L00739-11
x
p. 80)
with the magnet and seal ring.
1
with the gear oil screen and the O-rings.
2
.
A
with engine oil screen
3 4
with the gear oil screen and the O-rings.
2
M20x1.5
and the O-rings.
15 Nm
(11.1 lbf ft)
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