Checking The Coolant Level; Draining The Coolant - KTM Freeride E-SX Owner's Manual

17 COOLING SYSTEM
17.3

Checking the coolant level

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 motor is hot. Allow the motor
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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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.
17.4

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 motor is hot. Allow the motor
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.
–
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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Mount the radiator cap.
Finishing work
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
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Install the KTM PowerPack. (
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Lock the seat. (
Condition
The motor is cold.
Preparatory work
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Deactivate the vehicle. (
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Fold the seat up. (
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Remove the KTM PowerPack. (
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Mount the covering cap. (
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Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. (
Main work
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Remove the radiator cap.
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Check the coolant level in the radiator.
Coolant level
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» If the coolant level does not match the specified value:
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Correct the coolant level.
Coolant (
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Mount the radiator cap.
Finishing work
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Remove the covering cap. (
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Install the KTM PowerPack. (
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Lock the seat. (
Condition
The motor is cold.
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