Changing The Coolant - KTM 85 SX 2022 Owner's Manual

14 COOLING SYSTEM
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Changing the coolant

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.
Main work
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1
Make sure that screw
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Position the motorcycle upright.
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2
Take off radiator cap .
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Completely fill the radiator with coolant.
Coolant ( p. 123)
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3
Loosen screw until coolant escapes without bubbles.
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Mount and tighten screw
Guideline
Screw, radiator
bleeding
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Completely fill the radiator with coolant.
Coolant ( p. 123)
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2
Mount radiator cap .
Danger
Danger of poisoning Exhaust gases are toxic and inhal-
ing them may result in unconsciousness and death.
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Always make sure there is sufficient ventilation
when running the engine.
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Use effective exhaust extraction when starting or
running the engine in an enclosed space.
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Allow the engine to warm up and cool down again.
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Check the coolant level. (
Finishing work
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Check the cooling system for leaks.
is tightened.
3
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M6 8 Nm (5.9 lbf ft)
p. 94)