KTM 990 Adventure R USA 2010, Owner'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE WORK ON FRAME AND ENGINE
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Switch off the engine.
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Unscrew oil dipstick
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, wipe it off with a cloth and screw it back in all the way.
Unscrew the oil dipstick and read off the engine oil level.
The engine oil level must be between the MIN and the MAX marking on the dipstick.
» If the engine oil level is not at the specified level:
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Add engine oil. ( p. 172)
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Replace the oil dipstick.
Changing the engine oil and filter, cleaning the oil screens
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Drain engine oil, clean oil screens.
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Install the oil filter. x ( p. 170)
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Install the left fuel tank. x ( p. 148)
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Fill up with engine oil. x ( p. 170)
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Install the underride guard. x ( p. 121)
Draining engine oil, cleaning oil screens
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Warning
Danger of scalding Engine oil and gear oil get very hot when the motorcycle is ridden.
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Wear appropriate protective clothing and safety gloves. In case of burns, rinse immediately with lukewarm water.