KTM 300 EXC, Repair Manual

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18 ENGINE
170
303065-10
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Move starter idler gear
1
back and forth in the direction of rotation.
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Check for play.
Guideline
Play may not exceed half the tooth width.
» If the play is greater:
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Remove the cover.
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Add enough compensating disks
8
to eliminate the play.
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Remove one compensating disk again.
Guideline
Compensating disk 0.10 mm (0.0039 in)
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Check the play again.
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Grease all pivot points.
Lubricant (T625) ( p. 270)
18.5 Engine assembly
18.5.1 Installing the crankshaft
308181-11
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Mount O-ring
1
.
308180-11
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Position the right section of the engine case in the engine work stand.
Engine assembly stand (61229001000) ( p. 275)
Engine fixing arm (56029002030) ( p. 274)
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Warm up the crankshaft bearing.
Guideline
100 °C (212 °F)
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Slide crankshaft
2
all the way into the bearing seat of the right section of the
engine case.
18.5.2 Installing the transmission shafts
308179-10
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Oil all bearing.
Engine oil (15W/50) ( p. 268)
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Assemble the two transmission shafts
1
and slide them into the bearing seats
together.