KTM 450 SMR - Manual (Page 65)

MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE
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Changing engine oil and oil filter, cleaning oil screen ‘
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ಥ Drain the engine oil. ( P. 63)
ಥ Remove the oil filter. ( P. 64)
ಥ Mount the oil filter. ( P. 64)
ಥ Fill up with engine oil. ( P. 64)
Draining engine oil ‘
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Warning
Danger of scalding ಗEngine oil and gear oil get very hot when the motocycle is driven.
ಥ Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves. If you scald yourself, hold the affected area under cold water immediately.
Warning
Environmental hazard ಗProblem materials cause environmental damage.
ಥ 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.
ಥ Stand the motorcycle on its side stand on a horizontal surface.
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ಥ Place a suitable container under the engine.
ಥ Remove the oil drain plug ‘ with the seal ring.
ಥ Completely drain the engine oil.
ಥ Thoroughly clean the oil drain plug with a magnet.
ಥ Clean the sealing area on the engine.
ಥ Check parts for damage and wear. Replace damaged or worn parts.
ಥ Refit oil drain plug ‘ with seal ring and tighten it.
Specification
Oil drain plug with magnet M12x1,5 20 ‘Nm
(14.75 ‘lbf‘ft)
ಥ Clean the oil screen. ( P. 63)
Cleaning the oil screen ‘
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Warning
Danger of scalding ಗEngine oil and gear oil get very hot when the motocycle is driven.
ಥ Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves. If you scald yourself, hold the affected area under cold water immediately.
Warning
Environmental hazard ಗProblem materials cause environmental damage.
ಥ Dispose of oil, grease, filters, fuel, cleaning substances, brake fluid, batteries, etc. according to regulations.
ಥ Place a suitable container under the engine.
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ಥ Loosen the plug ‘ with a few light hammer blows.
ಥ Remove plug ‘ with oil screen ‘ and O-rings.
ಥ Completely drain the remaining engine oil.
ಥ Thoroughly clean parts and sealing area.
ಥ Check parts for damage and wear. Replace damaged or worn parts.
ಥ Fit and tighten plug ‘ with oil screen ‘ and O-rings.
Specification
Plug, oil screen M32x1,5 30 ‘Nm
(22.13 ‘lbf‘ft)