Draining The Coolant - KTM 990 Adventure 2009 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE
Warning
Danger of poisoning Coolants are poisonous and a health hazard.
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Avoid contact between coolants and skin, eyes and clothing. If fuel 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 immediately.
Change clothes that have come into contact with coolants. Keep coolants out of the reach of children.

Draining the coolant

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Warning
Scalding hazard 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 components of the cooling system when the engine is hot. Allow the engine
and radiator to cool down. If you are scalded, hold the affected part under cold water immediately.
Condition
The engine is cold. The right side cover has been removed.
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Rest the motorcycle on its side stand on a horizontal surface.
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Remove 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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Add coolant to the specified level.
Guideline
The radiator must be completely filled.
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The coolant level in the compensating tank must be between MIN and MAX.
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Replace the compensating tank cap and the radiator cap.
and the plug from the compensating tank.
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