Draining The Coolant; Refilling Coolant - KTM 250 EXC-F EU 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 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.

Refilling coolant

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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.
Alternative 2
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Mount the radiator cap.
Condition
The engine is cold.
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Stand the vehicle upright.
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Place a suitable container under the water pump cover.
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Remove screw
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Completely drain the coolant.
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Mount screw
Guideline
Screw, water pump cover
600679-11
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Make sure that the screw
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Stand the vehicle upright.
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Pour coolant in up to measurement
Guideline
10 mm (0.39 in)
Coolant
600680-10
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Refit the radiator cap.
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Make a short test ride.
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Check the coolant level. (
Coolant (mixed ready to use) (
. Remove radiator cap
 
with a new seal and tighten it.

is tightened.
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above the radiator fins.
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1.2 l (1.3 qt.)
p. 79)
p. 116)
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M6 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
Coolant ( p. 116)
Coolant (mixed ready to use)
( p. 116)
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