KTM 500 EXC SIX DAYS US, Owner'S Manual

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18 SERVICE WORK ON THE ENGINE
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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
(EXC Six Days US)
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Install the engine guard. ( p. 76)
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Check the engine oil level. ( p. 104)
18.4 Adding engine oil
Info
Too little engine oil or poor-quality engine oil results in premature wear to the engine.
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Main work
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Remove the oil filler plug  with the O-ring from the clutch cover.
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Fill engine oil to the middle
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of the level viewer.
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Add the same engine oil that was used when the motor was changed.
Engine oil (SAE 10W/50) ( p. 121)
Info
For optimal performance of the engine oil, do not mix different types of
engine oil.
If appropriate, change the engine oil.
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Install and tighten the oil filler plug with O-ring.
Danger
Danger of poisoning Exhaust gases are toxic and inhaling them may result
in unconsciousness and/or death.
–
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.
–
Start the engine and check that it is oil-tight.
Finishing work
–
Check the engine oil level. ( p. 104)