Adding Coolant/Bleeding The Cooling System - KTM 1190 RC8 R EU/UK 2009 Repair Manual

35/WATER PUMP, COOLING SYSTEM

Adding coolant/bleeding the cooling system

25.5
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.
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Mount and tighten screw
Guideline
Remaining chassis screws
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Mount the radiator hose. Position and tighten hose clamps
200506-11
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Mount radiator hoses
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Plug in the connector of thermoswitch
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Plug in connector
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Plug in the connector of ignition pulse generator
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Plug in the connector of horn
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Add coolant/bleed the cooling system. (
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Install the inside cover. (
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Install the exhaust cover completely. (
200504-11
Condition
The side cover has been removed.
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Position the vehicle as shown and secure it against rolling. Height difference
must be reached.
Guideline
Height difference
400494-10
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Remove radiator cap
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Remove bleeder screw
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Add coolant until it exits from the vent hole without bubbles.
Coolant
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Mount and tighten the bleeder screws with the seal rings.
Guideline
Remaining engine screws
200536-10
Remaining chassis screws
.

M6
. Position and tighten the hose clamps.

. Mount the cover.
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of the radiator fan.

.

p. 196)
p. 76)
p. 63)
50 cm (19.7 in)
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and bleeder screw of the radiator.
 
of the cylinder heads.
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2.60 l (2.75 qt.) Coolant (
Coolant (mixed ready to use)
(
M6
M6
10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
.

.
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p. 436)
p. 436)
10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
196
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