English – KTM 250 EXC 2004 User Manual
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Check transmission oil level (125/200)
In order to check the transmission oil level the control screw
1
on the clutch
cover is to be removed. Oil should just barely escape from the inspection
opening when the motorcycle is in an upright position. If necessary, remove
the plug
2
and top up with oil (see technical data engine).
!
CAUTION
!
T
RANSMISSION AND CLUTCH WILL BE SUBJECTED TO EXCESSIVE WEAR AND TEAR IF YOU USE
TOO LITTLE OR LOW GRADE OIL
. U
SE ONLY HIGH
-
GRADE OIL
.
Changing the transmission oil (125/200) *
To change the gear oil warm up the engine and park the motorcycle on a
horizontal surface. Remove oil drain plugs
3
and
4
and drain the used oil
into an appropriate container. Clean the magnets of the oil drain plugs and
mount them together with the appropriate gaskets. Fill in 0.7 l oil (see tech-
nical data- engine), mount the plug
2
and check the engine for leaks.
!
CAUTION
!
T
RANSMISSION AND CLUTCH WILL BE SUBJECTED TO EXCESSIVE WEAR AND TEAR IF YOU USE
TOO LITTLE OR LOW GRADE OIL
. U
SE ONLY HIGH
-
GRADE OIL
.
Check transmission oil level (250/300)
In order to check the transmission oil level the control screw
5
on the clutch
cover is to be removed. Oil should just barely escape from the inspection
opening when the motorcycle is in an upright position. If necessary, remove
the plug
6
and top up with oil (see technical data- engine).
!
CAUTION
!
T
RANSMISSION AND CLUTCH WILL BE SUBJECTED TO EXCESSIVE WEAR AND TEAR IF YOU USE
TOO LITTLE OR LOW GRADE OIL
. U
SE ONLY HIGH
-
GRADE OIL
.
Changing the transmission oil (250/300) *
To change the transmission oil run the engine warm and set up the motorcy-
cle on a horizontal surface. Remove the oil drain screw
7
and drain used oil
into a container. Clean the magnet of the oil drain screw and reinstall oil
drain screw with seal. Pour in 0.7 litres engine oil (see technical data engine),
replace plug
6
and check engine for leaks.
!
CAUTION
!
T
RANSMISSION AND CLUTCH WILL BE SUBJECT TO EXCESSIVE WEAR AND TEAR
,
IF YOU USE
TOO LITTLE OR LOW GRADE OIL
. U
SE ONLY HIGH
-
GRADE OIL
.
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