KTM 890 Duke R - Owner's Manual > Checking the engine oil level

Service work on the engine / Checking the engine oil level

Info

The engine oil level must be checked at normal engine operating temperature.

SERVICE WORK ON THE ENGINE

Info

After switching off the engine, wait one minute before checking the level.

The engine oil must be between marking A and marking B of the oil level viewer.

If the engine oil level is below the marking B:

If the engine oil level is above the marking A:

Changing the engine oil and oil filter, cleaning the oil screens

Warning

Danger of scalding Engine and gear oil get very hot when the motorcycle is ridden.

Note

Environmental hazard Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.

Info

Drain the engine oil while the engine is at operating temperature.

SERVICE WORK ON THE ENGINE

Main work

SERVICE WORK ON THE ENGINE

SERVICE WORK ON THE ENGINE

Lock ring plier (51012011000)

SERVICE WORK ON THE ENGINE

Info

Only insert the oil filter by hand.

Guideline

SERVICE WORK ON THE ENGINE

SERVICE WORK ON THE ENGINE

SERVICE WORK ON THE ENGINE

Guideline

SERVICE WORK ON THE ENGINE

SERVICE WORK ON THE ENGINE

SERVICE WORK ON THE ENGINE

Danger

Danger of poisoning Exhaust gases are toxic and inhaling them may result in unconsciousness and death.

 

Finishing work

Adding engine oil

Info

Too little engine oil or poor-quality engine oil will result in premature wear of the engine.

SERVICE WORK ON THE ENGINE

Main work

Engine oil (SAE 10W/50)

Info

In order to achieve optimal engine oil performance, it is not advisable to mix different engine oils.

We recommend changing the engine oil when necessary.

Danger

Danger of poisoning Exhaust gases are toxic and inhaling them may result in unconsciousness and death.

 

Finishing work

See also:

 KTM 890 Duke R - Owner's Manual > Service work on the engine

 KTM 890 Duke R - Owner's Manual > Checking the free travel of the clutch lever

Note Clutch damage If there is no free travel by the clutch lever, the clutch will begin to slip. Check the free travel of the clutch lever each time before using the motorcycle. Adjust the free travel of the clutch lever when necessary in accordance with the specification. Check the clutch lever for smooth operation. Move the handlebar to the straight-ahead position. Pull the clutch lever until resistance is perceptible, and determine the free travel A.

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