KTM 300 EXC - Checking the Gear Oil Level; Changing the Gear Oil

18 SERVICE WORK ON THE ENGINE
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18.2 Checking the gear oil level
Info
The gear oil level must be checked when the engine is cold.
Preparatory work
– Stand the motorcycle upright on a horizontal surface.
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Main work
– Detach the foot brake lever spring.
–
Remove gear oil level monitoring screw
1
.
– Check the gear oil level.
A small quantity of gear oil must run out of the drilled hole.
» If no gear oil runs out:
– Add the gear oil. ( p. 127)
– Mount and tighten the gear oil level monitoring screw.
Guideline
Screw, gear oil level
monitoring
M6 8 Nm (5.9 lbf ft)
–
Attach the foot brake lever spring.
18.3 Changing the gear oil
Warning
Danger of scalding Engine and gear oil get very hot when the motorcycle is ridden.
– Wear suitable protective clothing and safety gloves.
– In the event of scalding, rinse the area affected immediately with lukewarm water.
Note
Environmental hazard Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
– Dispose of oils, grease, filters, fuel, cleaning agents, brake fluid, etc., correctly and in compliance with
the applicable regulations.
Info
Drain the gear oil while the engine is at operating temperature.
Preparatory work
– Park the motorcycle on a level surface.
– Position an appropriate container under the engine.
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Main work
–
Remove gear oil drain plug
1
with magnet.
– Let the gear oil drain fully.
– Thoroughly clean the gear oil drain plug with magnet.
– Clean the sealing surface on the engine.
–
Mount and tighten gear oil drain plug
1
with the magnet and
a new seal ring.