Refitting the engine – KTM 250 SX User Manual
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Repair manual KTM 250 / 300 / 380
Art No 3206004 -E
Refitting the engine
– To install the engine, reverse the steps for removing the engine.
Filling in of transmission oil:
– Remove the plug
1
and top up with engine oil 15W-50 (i. e.
MOTOREX TOP SPEED 4T).
– In order to check the transmission oil level the control screw
2
on the
clutch cover is to be removed. Oil should just barely escape from the
inspection opening when the motorcycle is in an upright position.
!
CAUTION
!
T
RANSMISSION AND CLUTCH WILL BE SUBJECT TO AXCESSIVE WEAR AND TEAR
,
IF YOU
USE TOO LITTLE OR LOW GRADE OIL
. U
SE ONLY HIGH
-
GRADE OIL
(
I
.
E
. MOTOREX
TOP SPEED 4T).
Filling in of cooling liquid:
– Make sure that the drain screw
3
is fastened.
– Pour approx. 0.50 litres (0.13 US gallons) coolant into the system.
40% coolant : 60% water
– Remove the screw
4
on the right radiator and tilt the motorcycle to
the right approx. 30 degree angle.
– Now add cooling liquid until it emerges free of bubbles at the right
radiator. Then immediately mount the screw so that no more air can
enter the right radiator.
– Return the motorcycle to its original position and top up the left
radiator until the coolant can be seen approx. 10 mm (0.4 in) above
the radiator fins.
3-4C
4
2
3
1