Changing The Coolant - KTM 890 DUKE R Owner's Manual

17.6

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.
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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Remove bleeder screw
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Tilt the vehicle slightly to the right.
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Pour in coolant until it emerges without bubbles at the vent
hole, and then mount and tighten bleeder screw
ately.
Coolant
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Completely fill the radiator with coolant. Mount radiator
1
cap .
K01375-10
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Rest the vehicle on the side stand.
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Check coolant level in the compensating tank. (
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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Start the engine and run it until the 5th bar of the temperature
indicator lights up.
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Stop the engine and allow it to cool down.
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When the engine is cool, check the coolant level in the radiator
and, if necessary, add coolant.
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Check coolant level in the compensating tank. (
Condition
The engine is cold.
COOLING SYSTEM 17
2
.
2
1.6 l (1.7 qt.) Coolant (
p. 108)
p. 108)
immedi-
p. 137)
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