KTM 85 SX 2020 User Manual

16 SERVICE WORK ON THE ENGINE
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16.1 Checking the gear oil level
Condition
The engine is cold.
Preparatory work
– Stand the motorcycle upright on a horizontal surface.
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Main work
–
Remove screw
1
with the seal ring.
– Check the gear oil level.
Gear oil must not run out of the hole.
The gear oil level is at the lower edge of the hole.
» If the gear oil level is below the hole:
– Add the gear oil. ( p. 105)
» If gear oil runs out:
– Correct the gear oil level.
–
Mount and tighten screw
1
with the seal ring.
Guideline
Screw, gear oil level
monitoring
M6 8 Nm (5.9 lbf ft)
16.2 Changing the gear oil
Warning
Danger of scalding Engine and gear oil get very hot when the motorcycle is ridden.
– Wear suitable protective clothing and safety gloves.
– In the event of scalding, rinse the area affected immediately with lukewarm water.
Note
Environmental hazard Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
– Dispose of oils, grease, filters, fuel, cleaning agents, brake fluid, etc., correctly and in compliance with
the applicable regulations.
Info
Drain the gear oil while the engine is at operating temperature.
Preparatory work
– Stand the motorcycle upright on a horizontal surface.
– Place an appropriate container under the engine.
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Main work
–
Remove oil drain plug
1
with the magnet.
– Let the gear oil drain fully.
– Thoroughly clean the oil drain plug with magnet.
– Clean the sealing surface on the engine.
– Mount and tighten the oil drain plug with the magnet and new
seal ring.

KTM 85 SX 2020 Specifications

General

Engine Type	1-cylinder, 2-stroke engine
Displacement	84.9 cm³
Starter	Kickstarter
Transmission	6-speed
Clutch	Wet, multi-disc clutch, Formula hydraulics
Front Brake	Disc brake
Rear Brake	Disc brake
Front Brake Disc Diameter	240 mm
Chain	1/2 x 5/16"
Steering Head Angle	66°
Weight (without fuel)	68 kg
Frame Material	Chrome-molybdenum steel
Bore x Stroke	47 mm x 48.95 mm
Frame Design	Central tube frame, chrome molybdenum steel
Front Suspension	WP XACT USD, 43 mm
Rear Suspension	WP XACT monoshock
Tank Capacity	5.2 liters
Fuel System	Keihin PWK 28
Wheelbase	1, 290 ± 10 mm