Checking The Fluid Level Of The Hydraulic Clutch; Cooling System - KTM 450 SX 2009 Owner's Manual

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MAINTENANCE ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE

Checking the fluid level of the hydraulic clutch

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Info
The fluid level rises with increasing wear of the clutch lining disc.
Do not use brake fluid.

Cooling system

9.79
Move the clutch fluid reservoir mounted on the handlebar to a horizontal position.
Remove screws
Remove cover
Check the fluid level.
Fluid level under top level of container.
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If the level of the cooling liquid does not meet specifications:
Correct the fluid level of the hydraulic clutch.
100037-10
Hydraulic fluid (15) (
Position the cover with the membrane. Mount and tighten the screws.
The water pump
The pressure resulting from the warming of the cooling system is regulated by a valve in the
radiator cap . The specified coolant temperature is therefore permissible without danger of
function problems.
120 °C (248 °F)
Cooling is effected by the air stream. The radiator fan provides extra cooling.
The lower the speed, the less the cooling effect. Dirty cooling fins also reduce the cooling
effect.
300259-10
.
with membrane
.
p. 192)
in the engine forces the coolant to flow.
4 mm (0.16 in)
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