KTM RC 250 R - Installing the Engine

18 SERVICE WORK ON THE ENGINE 68
Danger
Danger of poisoning Exhaust gases are toxic and inhaling them may result
in unconsciousness and/or death.
– When running the engine, always make sure there is sufficient ventila-
tion, and do not start or run the engine in an enclosed space without an
effective exhaust extraction system.
– Start the engine and check for oil tightness.
Finishing work
– Remove the rear of the motorcycle from the lifting gear. ( p. 35)
– Check the engine oil level. ( p. 66)
– Install the front fairing. ( p. 39)
– Install the engine cowl. ( p. 38)
18.3 Adding engine oil
Info
Too little engine oil or poor-quality engine oil results in premature wear to the engine.
Preparatory work
– Remove the engine cowl. ( p. 38)
– Remove the front fairing. ( p. 38)
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Main work
–
Remove filler plug
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with the O-ring on the clutch cover.
– Fill up with engine oil.
Engine oil (SAE 0W/40) ( p. 94)
Info
For optimal performance of the engine oil, do not mix different types of
engine oil.
If appropriate, change the engine oil.
– Install and tighten the oil filler plug with the O-ring.
– Check the engine oil level. ( p. 66)
Danger
Danger of poisoning Exhaust gases are toxic and inhaling them may result
in unconsciousness and/or death.
– When running the engine, always make sure there is sufficient ventila-
tion, and do not start or run the engine in an enclosed space without an
effective exhaust extraction system.
– Start the engine and check for oil tightness.
Finishing work
– Install the front fairing. ( p. 39)
– Install the engine cowl. ( p. 38)
18.4 Removing the engine x
Preparatory work
– Raise the rear of the motorcycle with lifting gear. ( p. 35)
– Remove the engine cowl. ( p. 38)
– Remove the front fairing. ( p. 38)
–
Remove the fuel tank. x ( p. 39)
– Take off the air filter box lid.
– Disconnect the battery.
– Remove the battery holder.
– Completely drain the coolant.