Checking Engine Oil Level; Changing Engine Oil And Oil Filter, Cleaning Engine Oil Screen; Draining Engine Oil, Cleaning Engine Oil Screen - KTM 450 EXC-R EU Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE
Warning
Environmental hazard Improper handling of fuel is a danger to the environment.
Do not allow fuel to get into the ground water, the ground, or the sewage system.
Info
Carry out this work with a cold engine.

Checking engine oil level

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

Changing engine oil and oil filter, cleaning engine oil screen

Drain the engine oil and clean the engine oil screen. (
Remove the oil filter. (
Mount the oil filter. ( P. 80)
Fill up with engine oil. (

Draining engine oil, cleaning engine oil screen

Warning
Danger of scalding Engine oil and gear oil get very hot when the motocycle is driven.
Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves. If you scald yourself, hold the affected area under cold water immediately.
Warning
Environmental hazard Problem materials cause environmental damage.
Dispose of oil, grease, filters, fuel, cleaning substances, brake fluid, batteries, etc. according to regulations.
Info
Drain the engine oil only when the engine is warm.
Turn the handle
No more fuel flows from the tank to the carburetor.
Guide the hose coming down behind the engine into a suitable container.
Info
Water in the float chamber results in malfunctioning.
Undo the screw
the float chamber.
Tighten screw
400341-11
Stand the motorcycle upright on a horizontal surface.
Condition
Engine is cold.
Check the engine oil level.
The engine oil must be between the halfway mark and the top of the oil level
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» If the engine oil level is below the specified level:
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P. 80)
P. 81)
x
Stand the motorcycle on its side stand on a horizontal surface.
of the fuel tap to the OFF position. (Figure 500137-10
(turn it counterclockwise) a few turns and drain the fuel from
.
.
Top up the engine oil. ( P. 81)
x
P. 79)
79
P. 20)