KTM 450 SX-F, Owner'S Manual

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17 SERVICE WORK ON THE ENGINE
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401955-12
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Remove filler plug
8
with the O-ring, and fill up with engine
oil.
Engine oil 1.20 l
(1.27 qt.) Engine oil
(SAE 10W/50)
(
p. 138)
Info
Too little engine oil or poor-quality engine oil will result
in premature wear of the engine.
–
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.
–
Use effective exhaust extraction when starting or
running the engine in an enclosed space.
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Start the engine and check it for leaks.
Finishing work
–
Install the engine guard. ( p. 50)
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Check the engine oil level. ( p. 117)
17.4 Adding engine oil
Info
Too little engine oil or poor-quality engine oil will result in premature wear of the engine.
401955-10
–
Remove filler plug
1
with the O-ring.
–
Add the same engine oil used when the last oil change was
carried out.
Engine oil (SAE 10W/50) ( p. 138)
Info
For optimal performance of the engine oil, do not mix
different types of engine oil.
KTM recommends changing the engine oil where neces-
sary.
–
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.
–
Use effective exhaust extraction when starting or
running the engine in an enclosed space.