KTM 450 EXC-F Six Days 2017 User Manual

16 COOLING SYSTEM 102
16.3 Checking the coolant level
Warning
Danger of scalding During motorcycle operation, the coolant gets very hot and is under pressure.
– Do not open the radiator, the radiator hoses or other cooling system components if the engine or the cooling system are at
operating temperature.
– Allow the cooling system and the engine to cool down before you open the radiator, the radiator hoses or other components
of the cooling system.
– In the event of scalding, rinse the area affected immediately with lukewarm water.
Warning
Danger of poisoning Coolant is toxic and a health hazard.
– Keep coolant out of the reach of children.
– Do not allow coolant to come into contact with the skin, the eyes and clothing.
– Consult a doctor immediately if coolant is swallowed.
– Rinse the affected area immediately with plenty of water in the event of contact with the skin.
– Rinse eyes thoroughly with water and consult a doctor immediately if coolant gets into the eyes.
– Change clothing if coolant spills onto your clothing.
Condition
The engine is cold.
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– Stand the motorcycle upright on a horizontal surface.
– Remove the radiator cap.
– Check the coolant level in the radiator.
Coolant level

above the radiator
fins
10 mm (0.39 in)
» If the coolant level does not match the specified value:
– Correct the coolant level.
Coolant ( p. 124)
– Mount the radiator cap.
16.4 Draining the coolant
Warning
Danger of scalding During motorcycle operation, the coolant gets very hot and is under pressure.
– Do not open the radiator, the radiator hoses or other cooling system components if the engine or the cooling system are at
operating temperature.
– Allow the cooling system and the engine to cool down before you open the radiator, the radiator hoses or other components
of the cooling system.
– In the event of scalding, rinse the area affected immediately with lukewarm water.
Warning
Danger of poisoning Coolant is toxic and a health hazard.
– Keep coolant out of the reach of children.
– Do not allow coolant to come into contact with the skin, the eyes and clothing.
– Consult a doctor immediately if coolant is swallowed.
– Rinse the affected area immediately with plenty of water in the event of contact with the skin.
– Rinse eyes thoroughly with water and consult a doctor immediately if coolant gets into the eyes.
– Change clothing if coolant spills onto your clothing.
Condition
The engine is cold.
Preparatory work
(EXC‑F Six Days, EXC‑F AU)
– Remove the engine guard. ( p. 78)

KTM 450 EXC-F Six Days 2017 Specifications

General

Brand	KTM
Model	450 EXC-F Six Days 2017
Category	Motorcycle
Language	English