Checking The Gear Oil Level; Changing Gear Oil, Cleaning Gear Oil Screen; Draining Gear Oil, Cleaning Gear Oil Screen - KTM 400 EXC EU Owner's Manual

SERVICE WORK ON THE ENGINE

Checking the gear oil level

16.8
Info
The gear oil level should only be checked when the engine is cold.

Changing gear oil, cleaning gear oil screen

16.9

Draining gear oil, cleaning gear oil screen

16.10
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 gear oil only when the engine is warm.
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Stand the motorcycle upright on a horizontal surface.
Condition
Engine is cold.
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Remove gear oil level check screw
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Check the gear oil level.
A small amount of gear oil should flow out.
» If no gear oil flows out:
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Mount and tighten the gear oil level check screw.
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Guideline
Screw, gear oil level check
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Drain the gear oil and clean the gear oil screen.
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Fill up with gear oil.
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x
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Stand the motorcycle on its side stand on a horizontal surface.
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Add gear oil. ( p. 95)
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x ( p. 95)
. Stand the motorcycle upright.
M6 8 Nm (5.9 lbf ft)
( p. 94)
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