Draining The Coolant - KTM 450 SX-F EU 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 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.
Condition
The engine is cold.
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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.
x
Condition
The engine is cold.
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Stand the motorcycle 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
C00159-10
above radiator fins.
A
Coolant ( p. 97)
Coolant (mixed ready to use) (
. Take off radiator cap
1
with a new seal ring and tighten it.
1
10 mm (0.39 in)
p. 97)
.
2
M6 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
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