KTM 690 SMC 2008, Repair Manual

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38/LUBRICATION SYSTEM
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22.9
Filling up with engine oil
Info
Too little engine oil or poor-quality engine oil results in premature wear to the engine.
100209-10
–
Remove filler plug with O-ring

from the clutch cover and add engine oil.
Engine oil 1.70 l (1.8 qt.) Engine oil (SAE 10W/60)
(00062010035) (
p. 204)
Alternative engine
oil Engine oil
(SAE 10W/50)
( p. 204)
–
Refit plug with O-ring

and tighten it.
Danger
Danger of poisoning Exhaust gases are poisonous 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.
–
Check the engine oil level. ( p. 152)
22.10
Adding engine oil
Info
Too little engine oil or poor-quality engine oil results in premature wear to the engine.
100209-10
–
Remove the oil filler plug with O-ring

from the clutch cover and fill up with
engine oil.
Engine oil (SAE 10W/60) (00062010035) ( p. 204)
Engine oil (SAE 10W/50) ( p. 204)
Info
For optimal performance of the engine oil, do not mix different types of
engine oil.
If appropriate, change the engine oil.
–
Install and tighten the oil filler plug with O-ring

.
Danger
Danger of poisoning Exhaust gases are poisonous 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.
–
Check the engine oil level. ( p. 152)