Insert a new oil filter in the engine case, grease the O-ring and mount the oil filter cover
together with the O-ring. Tighten the screws to 6 Nm.
Only use original ktm oil filters. The engine can be damaged if other filters are used.
Mount the oil drain plug on the oil tank with a new seal ring and tighten to 20 Nm.
Grease the seal ring
[1]
and carefully slide the oil screen in the oil tank. Position the con-
nector
[2]
, mount the screws and tighten to 10 Nm.
Unscrew the plug
[3]
. Add 2.5 liters (0.7 USgal) of fully synthetic engine oil according to
the JASO MA Norm (e.g. Motorex Power Synt 4T) and remount the plug. Start the engine
and allow to run warm in neutral until 4 bars on the temperature indicator light up. Switch
off the engine and check the engine oil level (see Checking the engine oil level).
Check the engine and the oil tank for oil leakage.
Mount the underride protection and tighten the screws to 25 Nm.
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