Refitting the engine – KTM 250 SX User Manual

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Repair manual KTM 250 / 300 / 380

Art No 3206004 -E

Refitting the engine

– To install the engine, reverse the steps for removing the engine.

Filling in of transmission oil:
– Remove the plug

1

and top up with engine oil 15W-50 (i. e.

MOTOREX TOP SPEED 4T).

– In order to check the transmission oil level the control screw

2

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.

!

CAUTION

!

T

RANSMISSION AND CLUTCH WILL BE SUBJECT TO AXCESSIVE WEAR AND TEAR

,

IF YOU

USE TOO LITTLE OR LOW GRADE OIL

. U

SE ONLY HIGH

-

GRADE OIL

(

I

.

E

. MOTOREX

TOP SPEED 4T).

Filling in of cooling liquid:
– Make sure that the drain screw

3

is fastened.

– Pour approx. 0.50 litres (0.13 US gallons) coolant into the system.

40% coolant : 60% water

– Remove the screw

4

on the right radiator and tilt the motorcycle to

the right approx. 30 degree angle.

– Now add cooling liquid until it emerges free of bubbles at the right

radiator. Then immediately mount the screw so that no more air can
enter the right radiator.

– Return the motorcycle to its original position and top up the left

radiator until the coolant can be seen approx. 10 mm (0.4 in) above
the radiator fins.

3-4C

4

2

3

1

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