KTM 690 - Checking Engine Oil Level; Changing Engine Oil and Oil Filter, Cleaning Oil Screen; Draining the Engine Oil

MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE 67
8.83Checking engine oil level
Info
The engine oil level can be checked on a cold or hot engine.
– Stand the motorcycle upright on a horizontal surface.
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Conditions
The engine is at operating temperature.
– Check the engine oil level.
The engine oil reaches the top of the viewer .
» When the engine oil does not reach the top of the viewer:
– Top up the engine oil. ( P. 71)
8.84Changing engine oil and oil filter, cleaning oil screen x
– Remove the motor guard. ( P. 58)
– Drain the engine oil. ( P. 67)
– Remove the oil filter. ( P. 68)
– Clean the oil screen. ( P. 69)
– Mount the oil filter. ( P. 70)
– Fill up with engine oil. ( P. 70)
– Mount the motor guard. ( P. 59)
8.85Draining the engine oil x
Warning
Danger of scalding Engine oil and gear oil get very hot when the motocycle is driven.
– Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves. If you scald yourself, hold the affected area under cold water immediately.
Warning
Environmental hazard Problem materials cause environmental damage.
– Dispose of oil, grease, filters, fuel, cleaning substances, brake fluid, batteries, etc. according to regulations.
Info
Drain the engine oil only when the engine is warm.
– Stand the motorcycle on its side stand on a horizontal surface.
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– Place a suitable container under the engine.
– Remove the oil drain plug  and the seal ring.
– Completely drain the engine oil.
– Thoroughly clean the oil drain plug with a magnet.
– Clean the sealing area on the engine.
– Check parts for damage and wear. Replace damaged or worn parts.
– Fit oil drain plug  with seal ring and tighten it.
Specification
Oil drain plug with magnet M12x1.5 20 Nm
(14.75 lbf ft)