KTM 2009 690 Rally Factory Replica, Owner'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE
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8.82
Checking the engine oil level
Info
The engine oil level must be checked when the engine is warm.
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Stand the motorcycle upright on a horizontal surface.
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Condition
The engine is at operating temperature.
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Check the engine oil level.
Info
After switching off the engine, wait one minute before checking the
level.
The engine oil reaches the top of the viewer

.
» When the engine oil does not reach the top of the viewer:
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Add engine oil. ( p. 71)
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Changing engine oil and filter, cleaning oil screens
x
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Remove the motor guard. ( p. 59)
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Drain the engine oil.
x
( p. 67)
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Remove the oil filter.
x
( p. 68)
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Clean the oil screens.
x
( p. 69)
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Install the oil filter.
x
( p. 70)
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Fill up with engine oil.
x
( p. 70)
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Mount the motor guard. ( p. 59)
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Draining the engine oil
x
Warning
Danger of scalding Engine oil and gear oil get very hot when the motocycle is driven.
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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.
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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.
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Stand the motorcycle on its side stand on a horizontal surface.
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Place a suitable container under the engine.
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Remove oil drain plug

and the seal ring.
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Completely drain the engine oil.
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Thoroughly clean the oil drain plug with a magnet.
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Clean the sealing area on the engine.
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Mount oil drain plug

with the seal ring and tighten it.
Guideline
Oil drain plug with magnet M12x1.5 20 Nm
(14.8 lbf ft)