Draining Coolant - KTM 450 SX 2009 Owner's Manual

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MAINTENANCE ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE
Warning
Danger of poisoning Coolants are poisonous and a health hazard.
Avoid contact between coolants and skin, eyes and clothing. If fuel gets into your eyes, rinse immediately with water and con-
tact a doctor. Wash affected skin areas immediately with soap and water. If coolant is swallowed, contact a doctor immediately.
Change clothes that have come into contact with coolants. Keep coolants out of the reach of children.

Draining coolant

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Warning
Danger of scalding The coolant gets very hot and is under high pressure when the vehicle is driven.
Do not open the radiator, radiator hoses or other cooling system components when the engine is hot. Allow the engine and cool-
ing system to cool down. If you scald yourself, hold the affected area under cold water immediately.
Remove the front trim. (
Remove the radiator cap .
Check the coolant level in the radiator.
Coolant level
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If the level of the cooling liquid does not meet specifications:
Correct the coolant level.
Alternative 1
400243-10
Alternative 2
Mount the radiator cap.
p. 138)
above the radiator fins.
Coolant (
p. 190)
Coolant (mixed ready to use) (
10 mm (0.39 in)
p. 190)
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