KTM 450 EXC-R EU - Manual (Page 74)

MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE
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ದ Stand the motorcycle upright on a horizontal surface.
ದ Remove the radiator cap.
ದ Check antifreeze of coolant.
෥25… ෥45b°C (෥13… ෥49b°F)
» If the antifreeze of the cooling liquid does not meet specifications:
ದ Correct antifreeze of coolant.
ದ Check the coolant level in the radiator.
Coolant level b above radiator fins. 10 bmm (0.39bin)
» If the level of the cooling liquid does not meet specifications:
ದ Correct the coolant level.
Alternative 1
Coolant ( P. 114)
Alternative 2
Coolant (mixed ready to use) ( P. 114)
ದ Refit the radiator cap.
 
Checking the coolant level
Warning
Danger of scalding ಘThe coolant gets very hot when the motorcycle is driven and is under high pressure.
ದ 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 ಘCoolants are poisonous and a health hazard.
ದ 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 im-
mediately. Change clothes that have come into contact with coolants. Keep coolants out of the reach of children.
400243-10
ದ Stand the motorcycle upright on a horizontal surface.
ದ Remove the radiator cap.
ದ Check the coolant level in the radiator.
Coolant level b above radiator fins. 10 bmm (0.39bin)
» If the level of the cooling liquid does not meet specifications:
ದ Correct the coolant level.
Alternative 1
Coolant ( P. 114)
Alternative 2
Coolant (mixed ready to use) ( P. 114)
ದ Refit the radiator cap.
 
Draining coolant b
x
Warning
Danger of scalding ಘThe coolant gets very hot when the motorcycle is driven and is under high pressure.
ದ 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 ಘCoolants are poisonous and a health hazard.
ದ 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 im-
mediately. Change clothes that have come into contact with coolants. Keep coolants out of the reach of children.