35/Water Pump, Cooling System; Draining Coolant; Filling The Cooling System - KTM 690 Enduro EU 2008 Repair Manual

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35/WATER PUMP, COOLING SYSTEM

Draining coolant

22.1
Warning
Danger of scalding During motorcycle operation, the coolant gets very hot and is under pressure.
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.
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.

Filling the cooling system

22.2
Warning
Danger of poisoning Coolant is poisonous and a health hazard.
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.
Remove the engine guard. (
Stand the vehicle upright.
Place a suitable container under the engine.
Remove screw
Completely drain the coolant.
Fit screw
Guideline
Plug, drain hole of water pump
600616-10
Install the engine guard. (
Stand the motorcycle on its side stand on a horizontal surface.
Remove radiator cap
600618-10
Refill the coolant.
Alternative 1
Coolant (
Alternative 2
Coolant (mixed ready to use) (
Fill the radiator completely with coolant. Mount radiator cap
600619-10
p. 32)
. Remove the radiator cap.
with a new seal and tighten it.
p. 32)
.
p. 208)
p. 208)
M10x1
15 Nm
(11.1 lbf ft)
.
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