Draining The Coolant; Refilling With Coolant - KTM 250 EXC EU Repair Manual

21 WATER PUMP, COOLING SYSTEM
21.4

Draining the coolant

Warning
Danger of scalding During motorcycle operation, the coolant gets very hot and is under pressure.
–
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.
–
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.
21.5

Refilling with coolant

Warning
Danger of poisoning Coolant is poisonous and a health hazard.
–
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.
Condition
The engine is cold.
–
Stand the motorcycle upright on a horizontal surface.
–
Remove the radiator cap.
–
Check the coolant level in the radiator.
Coolant level
» If the level of the coolant does not meet specifications:
–
Correct the coolant level.
Alternative 1
400243-10
Alternative 2
–
Mount the radiator cap.
Condition
The engine is cold.
–
Position the motorcycle upright.
–
Place a suitable container under the water pump cover.
–
Remove screw
–
Completely drain the coolant.
–
Mount and tighten screw
Guideline
Drain plug, water pump cover
B00835-11
above the radiator fins.
A
Coolant ( p. 268)
Coolant (mixed ready to use) (
. Take off radiator cap
1
with a new seal ring.
1
10 mm (0.39 in)
p. 268)
.
2
M10x1 15 Nm
(11.1 lbf ft)
196