KTM 300 EXC, Repair Manual

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23 LUBRICATION SYSTEM
200
23.3 Refilling with gear oil
Info
Too little gear oil or poor-quality oil results in premature wear of the transmission.
B00053-10
Main work
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Remove screw cap
1
and fill up gear oil.
Gear oil 0.80 l (0.85 qt.) Engine oil (15W/50) ( p. 268)
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Mount and tighten the screw cap.
Danger
Danger of poisoning
Exhaust gases are toxic and inhaling them may result
in unconsciousness and/or death.
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When running the engine, always make sure there is sufficient ventila-
tion, and do not start or run the engine in an enclosed space without an
effective exhaust extraction system.
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Start the engine and check that it is oil-tight.
Finishing work
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Check the gear oil level. ( p. 200)
23.4 Checking the gear oil level
Info
The gear oil level must be checked while the engine is cold.
Preparatory work
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Stand the motorcycle upright on a horizontal surface.
B00050-10
Main work
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Remove screw
1
from the opening used to check the gear oil level.
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Check the gear oil level.
A small quantity of gear oil should flow out of the opening.
» If gear oil does not flow out:
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Add gear oil. ( p. 200)
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Mount and tighten the screw in the opening used to check the gear oil level.
Guideline
Screw, gear oil level check M6 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
23.5 Adding gear oil
Info
Too little gear oil or poor-quality gear oil results in premature wear of the transmission.
The gear oil must be added while the engine is cold.
Preparatory work
–
Park the motorcycle on a level surface.
B00050-10
Main work
–
Remove screw
1
from the opening used to check the gear oil level.