KTM 300 EXC 2016 User Manual

18 SERVICE WORK ON THE ENGINE 111
18.1 Checking the gear oil level
Info
The gear oil level must be checked while the engine is cold.
Preparatory work
– Stand the motorcycle upright on a horizontal surface.
B02173-10
Main work
(All 125/200 models)
–
Remove screw

from the opening used to check the gear oil level.
– Check the gear oil level.
A small quantity of gear oil should flow out of the opening.
» If gear oil does not flow out:
– Add gear oil. ( p. 113)
– Mount and tighten the screw in the opening used to check the gear oil level.
Guideline
Screw, gear oil level check M6 10 Nm
(7.4 lbf ft)
102298-10
(All 250/300 models)
–
Remove screw

from the opening used to check the gear oil level.
– Check the gear oil level.
A small quantity of gear oil should flow out of the opening.
» If gear oil does not flow out:
– Add gear oil. ( p. 113)
– Mount and tighten the screw in the opening used to check the gear oil level.
Guideline
Screw, gear oil level check M6 10 Nm
(7.4 lbf ft)
18.2 Changing the gear oil
400721-01
– Drain the gear oil. ( p. 112)
400722-01
– Refill with gear oil. ( p. 112)

KTM 300 EXC 2016 Specifications

General

Displacement	293.2 cm³
Bore x Stroke	72 mm x 72 mm
Transmission	6-speed
Fuel System	Keihin PWK 36S AG
Ignition	Kokusan
Cooling System	Liquid cooled
Front Tire	90/90-21"
Rear Tire	140/80-18"
Front Wheel Travel	300 mm
Rear Wheel Travel	335 mm
Ground Clearance	355 mm
Seat Height	960 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	9.5 liters
Engine Type	2-stroke
Frame	Central double-cradle type 25CrMo4 steel
Rear Suspension	WP monoshock
Front Brake	260 mm disc
Rear Brake	220 mm disc
Front Suspension	WP-USD Ø 48 mm