Water Pump, Cooling System; Draining The Coolant; Filling/Bleeding The Cooling System - KTM 690 Enduro R EU 2012 Repair Manual

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WATER PUMP, COOLING SYSTEM

19.1

Draining the coolant

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.
19.2

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 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.
Preparatory work
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Remove the engine guard. (
Main work
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Stand the motorcycle upright.
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Place a suitable container under the engine.
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Remove screw
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Completely drain the coolant.
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Mount screw
Guideline
Plug, drain hole of water pump
600616-10
Finishing work
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Install the engine guard. (
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Stand the motorcycle on its side stand on a horizontal surface.
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Remove radiator cap
601799-11
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Refill the coolant.
Alternative 1
Coolant (
Alternative 2
Coolant (mixed ready to use) (
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Fill the radiator completely with coolant. Mount radiator cap
601800-10
p. 36)
. Take off the radiator cap.
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with a new seal ring and tighten it.
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p. 36)
.
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p. 210)
p. 210)
M10x1 15 Nm
(11.1 lbf ft)
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