Checking The Coolant Level; Draining The Coolant - KTM 50 SX Owner's Manual

14 COOLING SYSTEM
14.3

Checking the coolant level

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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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 coolant is swal-
lowed, contact a physician immediately. Change clothing that is contaminated with coolant. Keep coolant out of reach of
children.
Info
Carry out this work with a cold engine.
14.4

Draining the coolant

Warning
Danger of scalding During motorcycle operation, the coolant gets very hot and is under pressure.
–
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.
–
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 coolant is swal-
lowed, contact a physician immediately. Change clothing that is contaminated with coolant. Keep coolant out of reach of
children.
Info
Carry out this work with a cold engine.
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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 level in the radiator.
Coolant level
» If the coolant level does not meet specifications:
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Correct the coolant level.
Alternative 1
400243-10
Alternative 2
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Mount the radiator cap.
x
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Stand the vehicle upright.
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Place a suitable container under the engine.
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Remove screw
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Completely drain the coolant.
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Mount screw
Guideline
Drain plug, water pump cover
300617-10
above the radiator fins
A
Coolant ( p. 81)
Coolant (mixed ready to use) (
. Remove the radiator cap.
1
with a new seal ring and tighten it.
1
10 mm (0.39 in)
p. 81)
M6 6 Nm (4.4 lbf ft)
60