35/Water Pump, Cooling System; Draining The Coolant; Refilling Coolant; Checking The Antifreeze And Coolant Level - KTM 65 SX 2009 Repair Manual

35/WATER PUMP, COOLING SYSTEM

Draining the coolant

20.1
Warning
Scalding hazard During motorcycle operation, the coolant gets very hot and is under pressure.
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Do not open the radiator, the radiator hoses or other components of the cooling system when the engine is hot. Allow the
engine and radiator to cool down. If you are scalded, hold the affected part under cold water immediately.
Warning
Danger of poisoning Coolants are poisonous and a health hazard.
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Avoid contact between coolants and skin, eyes and clothing. If fuel gets into your eyes, rinse immediately with water and
contact a doctor. Wash affected skin areas immediately with soap and water. If coolant is swallowed, contact a doctor
immediately. Change clothes that have come into contact with coolants. Keep coolants out of the reach of children.
Info
Carry out this work with a cold engine.

Refilling coolant

20.2
Warning
Danger of poisoning Coolants are poisonous and a health hazard.
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Avoid contact between coolants and skin, eyes and clothing. If fuel gets into your eyes, rinse immediately with water and
contact a doctor. Wash affected skin areas immediately with soap and water. If coolant is swallowed, contact a doctor
immediately. Change clothes that have come into contact with coolants. Keep coolants out of the reach of children.

Checking the antifreeze and coolant level

20.3
Warning
Scalding hazard During motorcycle operation, the coolant gets very hot and is under pressure.
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Do not open the radiator, the radiator hoses or other components of the cooling system when the engine is hot. Allow the
engine and radiator to cool down. If you are scalded, hold the affected part under cold water immediately.
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Stand the vehicle upright.
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Place a suitable container beneath 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
Drain plug, water pump cover
300632-10
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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 above the radiator fins
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Coolant
700447-01
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Mount the radiator cap.
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Make a short test ride.
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Check the coolant level. (
. Remove the radiator cap.
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with a new seal ring.
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M6
is tightened.
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.
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10 mm (0.39 in)
0.55 l (0.58 qt.) Coolant (
Coolant (mixed ready to use)
p. 97)
6 Nm (4.4 lbf ft)
p. 120)
( p. 120)
96