Changing Engine Oil/Filter; Changing The Engine Oil And The Oil Filter, Cleaning The Oil Screen - KTM 990 SUPER DUKE Owner's Manual

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MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE
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Changing the engine oil and the oil filter, cleaning the oil screen *

NOTE: The LC8 engine has a dry-sump lubrication system. The engine oil is pumped from
the oil sump in the engine case to the oil tank. The engine oil must also be drained from
the oil tank during an oil change. Since many parts must be demounted for an oil change,
we recommend having the engine oil changed by an authorized KTM workshop.
During the guaranty period, the oil change must be performed by an authorized KTM
mechanic. Otherwise, the guarantee will become void.
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The engine oil change is to be carried out when the engine is still warm.
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AN ENGINE HAVING BEEN RUN WARM, AND THE ENGINE OIL IN IT IS VERY HOT – DO NOT BURN
YOURSELF.
Park the motorcycle on an even surface in an upright position. Place a vessel under the
engine to catch the used oil and remove the oil drain plug [1]. Remove the oil drain plug
[1], take off the cap [2] and pull the oil sieve out of the engine case with a pair of pliers.
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Remove the oil filter cover [3] and pull the oil filter out of the engine case with circlip pli-
ers (upside-down).
Remove the screws [4], loosen the screws [5] by 2 turns and remove the front spoiler towards
the front.
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