Draining The Coolant; Refilling Coolant - KTM 50 SX MINI 2010 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE

Draining the coolant

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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.

Refilling coolant

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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.
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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.
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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 and tighten screw
Guideline
Screw, water pump cover
300617-10
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Make sure that the screw
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Stand the vehicle upright.
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Add coolant to level
Guideline
Level above the radiator fins
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Coolant
700511-01
above the radiator fins
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Coolant ( p. 76)
Coolant (mixed ready to use) (
. Remover the radiator cap.
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with a new seal ring.
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is tightened.
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.
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0.5 l (0.5 qt.)
10 mm (0.39 in)
p. 76)
M6 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
10 mm (0.39 in)
Coolant ( p. 76)
Coolant (mixed ready to use) (
50
p. 76)