KTM 125 EXE 2001, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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Cooling system
Coolant is circulated by a water pump
1
located in the engine.
When the engine is cold, the cooling liquid circulates only through the
cylinder and cylinder head. As soon as the cooling liquid has reached a tem-
perature of approx. 65°C, the thermostat opens and the cooling liquid is
pumped through the radiator.
Air blowing through the radiator cools the cooling liquid. Dirty radiator fins
likewise reduce the cooling efficiency.
WARNING
– I
F POSSIBLE
,
ALWAYS CHECK LEVEL OF COOLING LIQUID WHEN ENGINE IS COLD
. I
F
YOU HAVE TO OPEN THE RADIATOR CAP
2
WHEN THE ENGINE IS HOT
,
USE A RAG TO
COVER THE CAP AND OPEN SLOWLY TO RELEASE PRESSURE
. C
AUTION
-
SCALDING
HAZARD
!
– D
O NOT DETACH ANY RADIATOR HOSES WHILE THE ENGINE IS HOT
. T
HE ESCAPING
HOT COOLANT AND THE STEAM MAY CAUSE SERIOUS BURNS
.
– I
N CASE YOU GET BURNT
,
HOLD THE AFFECTED PART OF YOUR BODY UNDER RUNNING
COLD WATER RIGHT AWAY
!
– C
OOLANT IS TOXIC
. K
EEP THE COOLANT OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN
!
– I
N CASE COOLANT IS INGESTED
,
GO SEE A DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY
!
– I
F COOLANT GETS INTO YOUR EYES
,
RINSE THEM OUT WITH WATER IMMEDIATELY
AND GO SEE A DOCTOR
!
A mixture of 40% anti freeze liquid and 60% water is used as coolant.
However, the anti-freeze protection must be at least -25° C (-13° F). This
mixture offers anti-freeze protection but also good corrosion protection and
should therefore not be replaced by pure water.
!
CAUTION
!
F
OR THE COOLING SYSTEM
,
USE ONLY WITH HIGH
-
GRADE ANTIFREEZE
(
I
.
E
. S
HELL
A
DVANCE
C
OOLANT
). U
SING LOWER
-
GRADE ANTIFREEZE AGENTS
,
CAN CAUSE CORRO
-
SION AND COOLANT FOAMING
.
Pressure induced by heating of the coolant in the system is controlled by a
valve in the radiator cap
2
; a water temperature of up to 120° C (248° F) is
admissible therefore, having to expect any trouble.
Checking the coolant level
The coolant should be 10 mm (0.4 in) above the radiator fins when the
engine is cold (cf. diagram). In the event of the coolant being drained,
always fill and bleed the system.
WARNING
I
F POSSIBLE
,
ALWAYS CHECK LEVEL OF COOLING LIQUID WHEN ENGINE IS COLD
. I
F YOU
HAVE TO OPEN THE RADIATOR CAP WHEN THE ENGINE IS HOT
,
USE A RAG TO COVER THE
CAP AND OPEN SLOWLY TO RELEASE PRESSURE
.
! CAUTION !
T
HE COOLING SYSTEM MUST BE BLED AFTER DRAINING THE COOLING LIQUID OR AFTER
ADDING MORE THAN
0.25
L
(0.06 US
GALLONS
)
COOLING LIQUID
.
Changing the original position of the clutch lever
The adjusting screw
3
can be used for individual adjustment of the original
position of the clutch lever, thus allowing adjustment to an optimal position
for every hand size.
Turning the adjusting screw clockwise reduces the distance between the
clutch lever and the handlebar. Turning the adjusting screw counterclock-
wise increases the distance between the clutch lever and the handlebar.
! CAUTION !
A
DJUSTMENT OF THE CLUTCH LEVER POSITION IS ONLY POSSIBLE WITHIN CERTAIN LIMITS
.
O
NLY TURN THE ADJUSTING SCREW MANUALLY AND NEVER APPLY EXCESSIVE FORCE
.
when engine is cold
10 mm
1
2
3