Refilling Coolant - KTM 50 SX Owner's Manual

14 COOLING SYSTEM
14.5

Refilling coolant

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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Main work
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Make sure that the screw
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Stand the vehicle upright.
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Add coolant to level
Guideline
Level
A
Coolant
700511-01
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Position the vehicle as shown and secure it against rolling away. A height differ-
ence of
Guideline
Height difference
Info
To ensure that all of the air can escape from the cooling system, the front of
0 0 B A 0 0 A B
the vehicle must be jacked up. A poorly bled cooling system is less effective
at cooling and may result in overheating of the engine.
400677-11
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Place the vehicle back on a level surface.
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Add coolant to level
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Mount the radiator cap.
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Make a short test ride.
Finishing work
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Check the coolant level. (
is tightened.
1
.
A
above the radiator fins
0.5 l (0.5 qt.)
must be reached.
B
B
.
A
p. 60)
10 mm (0.39 in)
Coolant ( p. 81)
Coolant (mixed ready to use) (
100 cm (39.4 in)
61
p. 81)