Checking The Antifreeze And Coolant Level; Checking The Coolant Level - KTM 50 SX MINI 2010 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE

Checking the antifreeze and coolant level

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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, radiator hoses or other cooling system components when the engine is hot. Allow the engine and
cooling system to cool down. In case of burns, rinse immediately with lukewarm water.
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
contact 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.
Info
Carry out this work with a cold engine.

Checking the coolant level

9.68
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, radiator hoses or other cooling system components when the engine is hot. Allow the engine and
cooling system to cool down. In case of burns, rinse immediately with lukewarm water.
Warning
Danger of poisoning Coolants are poisonous and a health hazard.
–
Avoid contact between coolants and skin, eyes and clothing. If fuel gets into your eyes, rinse immediately with water and
contact 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.
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 radiator cap
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Check the antifreeze of the coolant.
−25... −45 °C (−13... −49 °F)
» If the antifreeze of the coolant does not meet specifications:
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Correct the antifreeze of the coolant.
700510-01
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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
Alternative 2
400243-10
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Mount the radiator cap.
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above the radiator fins
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Coolant ( p. 76)
Coolant (mixed ready to use) (
10 mm (0.39 in)
p. 76)
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