Refilling With Coolant - KTM 125 EXC 2016 Owner's Manual

16 COOLING SYSTEM
16.5

Refilling with coolant

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 fuel is swal-
lowed, contact a physician immediately. Change clothing that is contaminated with coolant. Keep coolant out of reach of
children.
(All 250/300 models)
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Remove screw
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Completely drain the coolant.
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Mount and tighten screw
Guideline
Drain plug, water pump cover
B02168-11
(All 125/200 models)
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Make sure that screw
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Position the motorcycle upright.
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Fill the radiator completely with coolant.
Coolant
102295-10
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Loosen screw
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Mount and tighten screw
Guideline
Bleeder screw, cylinder head
M00596-10
(All 250/300 models)
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Make sure that screw
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Position the motorcycle upright.
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Fill the radiator completely with coolant.
Coolant
B02171-10
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Position the vehicle as shown and secure it against rolling away. A height differ-
ence of
Guideline
Height difference
400677-10

. Take off radiator cap

with a new seal ring.

is tightened.
1.2 l (1.3 qt.)

until coolant escapes without bubbles.

.
 is tightened.
1.2 l (1.3 qt.)

must be reached.
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Info
To ensure that all of the air can escape from the cooling system, the
front of the vehicle must be jacked up. A poorly bled cooling system is
less effective at cooling and may result in overheating of the engine.

.
M10x1 15 Nm
(11.1 lbf ft)
Coolant ( p. 140)
M6 10 Nm
(7.4 lbf ft)
Coolant ( p. 140)
75 cm (29.5 in)
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