
20 SERVICE WORK ON THE MOTOR
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20.1
Changing the gear oil
Warning
Danger of scalding
Gear oil becomes very hot when the motorcycle is operating.
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Wear suitable protective clothing and safety gloves.
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If you have been scalded, hold the burn under lukewarm water immediately.
Warning
Environmental hazard
Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
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Dispose of oils, grease, cleaning agents, brake fluid etc. properly and in compliance with the applica-
ble regulations.
Info
Drain the gear oil while the motor is warm.
Preparatory work
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Stand the motorcycle on its side stand on a horizontal surface.
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Deactivate the vehicle. (
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Fold the seat up. (
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Remove the KTM PowerPack. (
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Mount the covering cap. (
C00745-10
Main work
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Place a suitable container under the motor.
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Remove oil drain plug
1
.
C00748-10
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Remove screw plug
2
.
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Let the gear oil drain fully.
C00746-10
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Mount and tighten oil drain plug
1
.
Guideline
Oil drain plug with
magnet
M12x1.5x12
20 Nm (14.8 lbf ft)
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Place the motorcycle on its left side with the aid of an assis-
tant.