Draining The Coolant - KTM 690 Enduro R USA 2013 Owner's Manual

15 COOLING SYSTEM
15.4

Draining the coolant

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 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 coolant out of the reach of children.
Alternative 2
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Mount the radiator cap.
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Preparatory work
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Remove the engine guard. (
Main work
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Stand the motorcycle 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
Plug, drain hole of water pump
600616-10
Coolant (mixed ready to use) (
p. 98)
. Take off the radiator cap.
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with a new seal ring and tighten it.
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p. 193)
M10x1 15 Nm
(11.1 lbf ft)
149