KTM 450 EXC-R EU - Manual (Page 83)

MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE
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ದ Refit the oil filter cover b  .
ದ Mount and tighten screws b  .
Specification
Screw, oil filter cover M5 6 bNm (4.4blbfbft)
ದ Stand the motorcycle up.

Filling up with engine oil b
x
Info
Too little engine oil or poor-quality engine oil results in premature wear to the engine.
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ದ Remove the screw cap b  on the generator cover and fill up with engine oil.
Engine oil 0.6 bl (0.6bqt.) Engine oil (SAE 10W/50) ( P. 114)
ದ Mount and tighten screw cap b  .
Danger
Danger of poisoning ಘExhaust gases are poisonous and can result in uncon-
sciousness and/or death.
ದ When running the engine, always make sure there is sufficient ventila-
tion, and do not start or run the engine in a closed space.
ದ Start the engine and check that it is oil-tight.
ದ Check the engine oil level. ( P. 79)

Topping up engine oil
Info
Too little engine oil or poor-quality engine oil results in premature wear to the engine.
200115-10
ದ Remove the screw cap b  on the generator cover and fill up with engine oil.
Engine oil (SAE 10W/50) ( P. 114)
ದ Mount and tighten screw cap b  .
Danger
Danger of poisoning ಘExhaust gases are poisonous and can result in uncon-
sciousness and/or death.
ದ When running the engine, always make sure there is sufficient ventila-
tion, and do not start or run the engine in a closed space.
ದ Start the engine and check that it is oil-tight.
ದ Check the engine oil level. ( P. 79)

Checking gear oil level
Info
The gear oil level must be checked when the engine is cold.
ದ Stand the motorcycle upright on a horizontal surface.