KTM 500 EXC F 2024 User Manual

18 SERVICE WORK ON THE ENGINE
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Danger
Danger of poisoning Exhaust gases are toxic and inhal-
ing them may result in unconsciousness and death.
– Always make sure there is sufficient ventilation
when running the engine.
– Use effective exhaust extraction when starting or
running the engine in an enclosed space.
– Start the engine and check it for leaks.
Finishing work
(500 EXC‑F SIX DAYS US)
– Install the engine guard. ( p. 91)
– Check the engine oil level. ( p. 131)
18.4 Adding engine oil
Info
Too little engine oil or poor-quality engine oil will result in premature wear of the engine.
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Main work
–
Remove filler plug
1
with the O-ring.
–
Fill engine oil to the middle
A
of the level viewer.
Engine oil (SAE 10W/50) ( p. 152)
Info
In order to achieve optimal engine oil performance, it is
not advisable to mix different engine oils.
KTM recommends changing the engine oil.
– Mount and tighten the filler plug together with the O-ring.
Danger
Danger of poisoning Exhaust gases are toxic and inhal-
ing them may result in unconsciousness and death.
– Always make sure there is sufficient ventilation
when running the engine.
– Use effective exhaust extraction when starting or
running the engine in an enclosed space.
– Start the engine and check for leaks.
Finishing work
– Check the engine oil level. ( p. 131)

KTM 500 EXC F 2024 Specifications

General

Displacement	510.9 cm³
Bore x Stroke	95 mm x 72 mm
Starter	Electric starter
Transmission	6-speed
Cooling	Liquid cooled
Front Suspension	WP XPLOR-USD, Ø 48 mm
Rear Suspension	WP XACT Monoshock with linkage
Ground Clearance	355 mm
Seat Height	960 mm
Dry Weight	106.5 kg
ABS	No
Engine Type	Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke Engine
Fuel System	Electronic fuel injection (EFI)
Front Brake	Disc brake 260 mm
Rear Brake	Disc brake 220 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	8.5 liters
Frame	Central double-cradle type 25CrMo4 steel