Changing Oil Filter - KTM 1998 400 R Owner's Handbook Manual

Changing oil filter *

Replace the oil filter when changing the engine oil. Press the foot brake
pedal and place a screwdriver or similar between foot brake pedal and
stopper roll so that the oil filter cover is more accessible. Remove banjo bolt
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and the three screws. Remove oil filter cover and oil filter. Clean fil-
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ter housing, oil filter cover, and sealing surfaces. Check oil duct in oil filter
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cover if clogged.
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Check the O-ring 3 for damage. O-rings need not be replaced unless
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damaged. Press the O-ring into the groove of the filter cover. Fit new oil
filter 4 with rubber gasket on the fitting in oil filter cover and mount cover
with filter. Mount three screws and tighten with 5 Nm (4 ft.lb). Mount hol-
low screw with seal rings and tighten with 15 Nm (11 ft.lb). Start engine
and check oil system for leakage.
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