Checking The Coolant Level; Draining Coolant - KTM 450 SX-F Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE

Checking the coolant level

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Warning
Danger of scalding The coolant gets very hot when the motorcycle is driven and is under high 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. If you scald yourself, hold the affected area under cold water immediately.
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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Draining coolant

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Warning
Danger of scalding The coolant gets very hot when the motorcycle is driven and is under high 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. If you scald yourself, hold the affected area under cold water immediately.
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.
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Refit the radiator cap.
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Stand the vehicle upright.
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Remove the radiator cap.
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Check the coolant level in the radiator.
Coolant level
> If the level of the cooling liquid does not meet specifications:
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Correct the coolant level.
Alternative 1
Coolant (
400243-10
Alternative 2
Coolant (mixed ready to use) (
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Refit the radiator cap.
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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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Fit screw
1
Rules
Screw, water pump cover
400242-11
above radiator fins.:
A
82)
. Remove the radiator cap
1
with a new seal and tighten it.
M6
10 mm (0.39 in)
82)
.
2
10 Nm (7.38 lbf ft)
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