Draining The Coolant - KTM 450 EXC-F 2023 Owner's Manual

16.4

Draining 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 harmful to health.
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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.
Condition
The engine is cold.
Preparatory work
(EXC-F SIX DAYS, XCF-W)
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Remove the engine guard. (
Main work
(XCF‑W)
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Position the motorcycle upright.
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Place an appropriate container under the water pump
cover.
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Remove screw
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Completely drain the coolant.
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Mount and tighten screw
Guideline
V01798-11
Screw, water pump
cover
(All EU models)
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Position the motorcycle upright.
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Place an appropriate container under the water pump
cover.
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Remove screw
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Completely drain the coolant.
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Mount and tighten screw
Guideline
V01799-10
Screw, water pump
cover
COOLING SYSTEM 16
p. 97)
1 2
. Take off radiator cap
1
with a new seal ring.
M6 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
1 2
. Take off radiator cap
1
with a new seal ring.
M6 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
.
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