Draining The Coolant; Refilling Coolant - KTM 85 SX 19 Owner's Manual

14 COOLING SYSTEM
14.4

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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Avoid contact between coolant and skin, eyes and clothing. If it gets into your eyes, rinse immediately with water and con-
tact a doctor. Wash affected skin areas immediately with soap and water. If coolant is swallowed, contact a doctor immedi-
ately. Change clothes that have come into contact with coolants. Keep coolant out of the reach of children.
14.5

Refilling coolant

Warning
Danger of poisoning Coolant is poisonous and a health hazard.
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Avoid contact between coolant and skin, eyes and clothing. If it gets into your eyes, rinse immediately with water and con-
tact a doctor. Wash affected skin areas immediately with soap and water. If coolant is swallowed, contact a doctor immedi-
ately. Change clothes that have come into contact with coolants. Keep coolant out of the reach of children.
Condition
The engine is cold.
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Stand the motorcycle upright on a horizontal surface.
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Remove the radiator cap.
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Check the coolant level in the radiator.
Coolant level
» If the coolant level does not meet specifications:
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400243-10
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Mount the radiator cap.
x
Condition
The engine is cold.
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Position the motorcycle upright.
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Place a suitable container under the water pump cover.
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Remove screw
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Completely drain the coolant.
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Mount and tighten screw
Guideline
Screw, water pump cover
C00271-10
x
Main work
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Make sure that screw
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Position the motorcycle upright.
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Take off radiator cap
C00271-10
above radiator fins.
A
Correct the coolant level.
Alternative 1
Coolant ( p. 85)
Alternative 2
Coolant (mixed ready to use) (
. Take off radiator cap
1
with a new seal ring.
1
is tightened.
1
.
2
10 mm (0.39 in)
p. 85)
.
2
M6 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
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