Filling/Bleeding The Cooling System - KTM 2016 690 DUKE Owner's Manual

16 COOLING SYSTEM
16.5

Filling/bleeding the cooling system

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 immedi-
ately and contact a physician. Immediately clean contaminated areas on the skin with soap and water. If fuel is swallowed, con-
tact a physician immediately. Change clothing that is contaminated with coolant. Keep coolant out of reach of children.
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Remove radiator cap
V00077-10
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Remove bleeder screw
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Tilt the vehicle slightly to the right.
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Pour in coolant until it emerges without bubbles at the vent hole, and then mount and
tighten bleeder screw
Coolant
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Completely fill the radiator with coolant. Mount radiator cap
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Rest the vehicle on the side stand.
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Check the coolant level in the compensating tank. (
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immediately.
1.20 l (1.27 qt.) Coolant ( p. 175)
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p. 139)
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