Cooling System; Checking The Antifreeze And Coolant Level - KTM 450 SX-F 2017 Owner's Manual

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COOLING SYSTEM

15.1 Cooling system
15.2

Checking the antifreeze and coolant level

Warning
Danger of scalding 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 cooling system components if the engine or the cooling system are at
operating temperature.
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Allow the cooling system and the engine to cool down before you open the radiator, the radiator hoses or other components
of the cooling system.
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In the event of scalding, rinse the area affected immediately with lukewarm water.
Warning
Danger of poisoning Coolant is toxic and a health hazard.
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Keep coolant out of the reach of children.
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Do not allow coolant to come into contact with the skin, the eyes and clothing.
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Consult a doctor immediately if coolant is swallowed.
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Rinse the affected area immediately with plenty of water in the event of contact with the skin.
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Rinse eyes thoroughly with water and consult a doctor immediately if coolant gets into the eyes.
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Change clothing if coolant spills onto your clothing.
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Water pump
The pressure resulting from the warming of the cooling system is regulated by a valve
in radiator cap
temperature will not result in a risk of malfunctions.
120 °C (248 °F)
Cooling is effected by the air stream.
The lower the speed, the less the cooling effect. Dirty cooling fins also reduce the cool-
ing effect.
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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 antifreeze in the coolant.
−25... −45 °C (−13... −49 °F)
» If the antifreeze in the coolant does not match the specified value:
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Correct the antifreeze in the coolant.
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Check the coolant level in the radiator.
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Coolant level
fins
» 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.
in the engine circulates the coolant.
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. This ensures that operating the vehicle at the specified coolant
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above the radiator
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10 mm (0.39 in)
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