Checking Gear Oil Level; Changing The Gear Oil; Draining The Gear Oil - KTM 65 XC 2009 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE

Checking gear oil level

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The gear oil level must be checked when the engine is cold.

Changing the gear oil

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Drain the gear oil. x (
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Fill up with gear oil. (
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Draining the gear oil

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Warning
Danger of scalding Engine oil and gear oil get very hot when the motocycle is driven.
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Wear suitable protective clothing and protective gloves. If you get scalded, immediately flush the affected areas with luke-
warm 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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Place a cloth beneath the carburetor to soak up emerging fuel.
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Remove plug
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Completely drain the fuel.
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Mount and tighten the plug.
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Stand the motorcycle upright on a horizontal surface.
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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 of the hole.
» If no gear oil flows out:
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Mount and tighten the gear oil level check screw.
Guideline
Screw, gear oil level check
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p. 55)
p. 56)
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Stand the motorcycle on its side stand on a horizontal surface.
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Place a suitable container under the engine.
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Remove the gear oil drain plug with magnet
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Completely drain the gear oil.
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Thoroughly clean gear oil drain plug with magnet.
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Clean the sealing area on the engine.
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Mount the gear oil drain plug with magnet and the seal ring and tighten it.
Guideline
Oil drain plug with magnet
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Add gear oil. x ( p. 56)
. Stand the vehicle upright.
M6 6 Nm (4.4 lbf ft)
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M12x1.5 20 Nm
(14.8 lbf ft)
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