Refilling With Coolant - KTM 65 SX 2018 Owner's Manual

14 COOLING SYSTEM
14.5

Refilling with coolant

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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Position the motorcycle upright.
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Place a suitable 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
Drain plug, water pump cover
H00119-10
Main work
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Make sure that screw
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Position the motorcycle upright.
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Add coolant to level
Guideline
Distance
Coolant
K00211-10
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Move the vehicle into the position shown and prevent it from rolling away. Height
difference
Guideline
Height difference
Info
For all of the air to be able to escape from the cooling system, the vehicle
0 0 A A 0 0 B B
must be raised at the front. If the cooling system is poorly de-aerated, its
cooling power will be reduced and the engine may overheat.
400677-11
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Return the vehicle to the horizontal position.
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Add coolant to level
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Mount the radiator cap.
Finishing work
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Go for a short test ride.
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Check the cooling system for leaks.
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Check the coolant level. (
1 . Remove the radiator cap.
1 with a new seal ring.
1 is tightened.
A
.
A
above the radiator fins
0.55 l (0.58 qt.)
B
must be reached.
B
A
.
p. 69)
M6 6 Nm (4.4 lbf ft)
10 mm (0.39 in)
Coolant ( p. 86)
50 cm (19.7 in)
70