KTM 250 EXC Six Days TPI, Owner'S Manual

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18 SERVICE WORK ON THE ENGINE
148
E00913-10
Main work
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Remove gear oil drain plug
1
with magnet.
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Let the gear oil drain fully.
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Thoroughly clean the gear oil drain plug with magnet.
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Clean the sealing surface on the engine.
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Mount and tighten gear oil drain plug
1
with the magnet and
a new seal ring.
Guideline
Gear oil drain plug
with magnet M12x1.5 20 Nm (14.8 lbf ft)
401955-11
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Remove filler plug
2
with the O-ring, and fill up with gear oil.
Gear oil 0.80 l
(0.85 qt.) Engine oil
(15W/50)
(
p. 166)
–
Mount and tighten the filler plug together with the O-ring.
Danger
Danger of poisoning Exhaust gases are toxic and inhal-
ing them may result in unconsciousness and death.
–
Always make sure there is sufficient ventilation
when running the engine.
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Use effective exhaust extraction when starting or
running the engine in an enclosed space.
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Start the engine and check for tightness.
Finishing work
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Check the gear oil level. ( p. 147)
(All special models)
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Install the engine guard. ( p. 97)
18.7 Adding the gear oil
Info
Too little gear oil or poor-quality gear oil results in premature wear to the transmission.
Gear oil must only be topped up when the engine is cold.
Preparatory work
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Park the motorcycle on a level surface.
E00912-10
Main work
–
Detach the foot brake lever spring.
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Remove gear oil level monitoring screw
1
.