KTM 790 Adventure R 2019 Repair Manual page 368

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22 WATER PUMP, COOLING SYSTEM
22.3
A
A
366
Drain
in& the
coolant
Warning
Danger
of
scalding
During
motorcycle operation, the coolant gets
very
hot and is
under
pressure
.
-
Do not
open the
radiator,
the rad iator
hoses
or other cool ing system components if
the
engine or the
cool
ing
system
are
at
operating
temperature.
-
Allow the cool ing system and the
engine to cool
down before you open
t he
radiator,
the radiator
hoses
or other components of
the
cooling system.
-
In
the
event of scalding,
rinse
the area affected immed
iately with lukewarm water.
Warning
Danger
of
poisoning
Coolant
is
toxic and a
health hazard.
-
Keep coolant
out of the reach of chi ldren.
-
Do
not allow coolant
t
o come
into
contact with the skin,
the eyes
and
clothing.
-
Consult
a
doctor
immediat
ely if coolant is swal lowed.
-
Rinse the affected area immed
iately with
plenty of
water
in the event
of
contact
with
the skin
.
-
Rinse
eyes
thoroughly with water and consult a doctor
immediately if
coolant gets
into
the
eyes.
-
Change
c lothing if
coolant
spills
onto
yoU1r
clothing.
Condition
The engine
is cold.
Preparatory work
-
Remove engine
guard
.
(
!I
p.
138)
-
Remove
the seat.
(L.-11
p.
114)
-
Remove
the right side cover.
(~
p.
130)
-
Remove
the battery
cover.
(
p. 131)
-
Remove right fuel
tank spoiler.
(l~
p.
134)
Main work
-
Position the
motor-
c ycle upright.
-
Place an appropriate container under the engine.
-
Remove screw
O
with
the seal ring.
Remove
the
radiator
cap.
-
Completely
drain
the coolant.
-
Mount and tighten screw
O
with a new seal
ring.
Guideline
Screw,
water
pump
cover
-
Mount
the
radiator
cap.
M6
10 Nm (7.4
lbf
ft)

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