Checking The Antifreeze And Coolant Level - KTM 2013 690 SMC R EU Repair Manual

18 WATER PUMP, COOLING SYSTEM
18.3

Checking the antifreeze and coolant level

Warning
Danger of scalding During motorcycle operation, the coolant gets very hot and is under pressure.
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Do not remove the radiator cap, radiator hoses or other cooling system components when the engine is hot. Allow the
engine and cooling system to cool down. In case of scalding, rinse immediately with lukewarm water.
Warning
Danger of poisoning Coolant is poisonous and a health hazard.
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Coolant must not come into contact with the skin, eyes, or clothing. If contact occurs with the eyes, rinse with water imme-
diately and contact a physician. Immediately clean contaminated areas on the skin with soap and water. If coolant is swal-
lowed, contact a physician immediately. Change clothing that is contaminated with coolant. Keep coolant out of reach of
children.
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Remove the cap from compensating tank
the figure.
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Mount the cap of the compensating tank.
Danger
Danger of poisoning Exhaust gases are toxic and inhaling them may result
in unconsciousness and/or death.
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C00188-10
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Start the engine and run it until the 5th bar of the temperature indicator lights up.
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Switch off the engine and allow it to cool down.
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After the engine has cooled down, check the coolant level in the radiator and in the
compensating tank again and add more coolant if necessary.
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Check the coolant level. (
Condition
Engine is cold.
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Stand the motorcycle on its side stand on a horizontal surface.
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Remove the cap of compensating tank
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Check antifreeze of coolant.
−25... −45 °C (−13... −49 °F)
» If the antifreeze of the coolant does not meet specifications:
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Correct the antifreeze of the coolant.
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Check the coolant level in the compensating tank.
C00188-11
The coolant level must be within the range shown in the figure.
» If the coolant level does not meet specifications:
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Correct the coolant level.
Alternative 1
Alternative 2
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Mount the cap of the compensating tank.
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Screw off the radiator cap
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Check antifreeze of coolant.
−25... −45 °C (−13... −49 °F)
» If the antifreeze of the coolant does not meet specifications:
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Correct the antifreeze of the coolant.
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Check the coolant level in the radiator.
The radiator must be completely filled.
C00190-11
When running the engine, always make sure there is sufficient ventila-
tion, and do not start or run the engine in an enclosed space without an
effective exhaust extraction system.
p. 164)
Coolant ( p. 206)
Coolant (mixed ready to use) (
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2
and add coolant to the level shown in
2
.
1
p. 206)
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