Installing The Radiator Cover (All Sx Models); Checking The Antifreeze And Coolant Level - KTM 150 SX Owner's Manual

COOLING SYSTEM

Installing the radiator cover (All SX models)

15.4

Checking the antifreeze and coolant level

15.5
Warning
Danger of scalding During motorcycle operation, the coolant gets very hot and is under pressure.
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Do not remove the radiator cap, radiator hoses or other cooling system components when the engine is hot. Allow the
engine and cooling system to cool down. In case of scalding, rinse immediately with lukewarm water.
Warning
Danger of poisoning Coolant is poisonous and a health hazard.
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Avoid contact between coolant and skin, eyes and clothing. If it gets into your eyes, rinse immediately with water and con-
tact a doctor. Wash affected skin areas immediately with soap and water. If coolant is swallowed, contact a doctor immedi-
ately. Change clothes that have come into contact with coolants. Keep coolant out of the reach of children.
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Attach the radiator shield at holding lugs
ator.
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Install the fuel tank.
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Remove the fuel tank.
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Detach radiator shield
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Position the corresponding radiator cover
ing lugs . Attach mounting points

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Install the fuel tank.
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Condition
The engine is cold.
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Stand the motorcycle upright on a horizontal surface.
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Remove the radiator cap.
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Check the coolant antifreeze.
−25... −45 °C (−13... −49 °F)
» If the coolant antifreeze does not meet specifications:
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Correct the coolant antifreeze.
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Check the coolant level in the radiator.
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Coolant level
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( p. 49)
x
( p. 48)
x
at mounting points


at the radiator.
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x ( p. 49)
above the radiator fins. 10 mm (0.39 in)
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. Attach mounting points at the radi-

and remove it.
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and attach the radiator shield at hold-
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