19 SERVICE WORK ON THE MOTOR 105
19.1 Changing the gear oil
Warning
Danger of scalding Gear oil becomes very hot when the motorcycle is operating.
– Wear suitable protective clothing and safety gloves.
– If you have been scalded, hold the burn under lukewarm water immediately.
Warning
Environmental hazard Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
– Dispose of oils, grease, cleaning agents, brake fluid etc. properly and in compliance with the applicable regulations.
Info
Drain the gear oil while the motor is warm.
Preparatory work
– Stand the motorcycle on its side stand on a horizontal surface.
– Deactivate the vehicle. ( p. 37)
– Fold the seat up. ( p. 63)
– Remove the KTM PowerPack. ( p. 94)
– Mount the covering cap. ( p. 64)
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Main work
– Place a suitable container under the motor.
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Remove oil drain plug
.
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Remove screw plug
.
– Let the gear oil drain fully.
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Mount and tighten the oil drain plug
.
Guideline
Oil drain plug with magnet M12x1.5x12 20 Nm
(14.8 lbf ft)
– Place the motorcycle on its left side with the aid of an assistant.
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Fill the special tool
with the specified quantity of gear oil.
Oil filler syringe (58429048000)
Gear oil 0.2 l (0.2 qt.) Gear oil (SAE 80W/90) ( p. 118)
– Fill the gear oil using the special tool.
– Wipe away any excess gear oil.
Info
The screw plug is not used for checking the oil level!