KTM 50 SX 2017, Owner'S Manual

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14 COOLING SYSTEM
73
H00076-10
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Position the motorcycle upright.
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Place a suitable container under the water pump cover.
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Remove screw

. Remove the radiator cap.
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Completely drain the coolant.
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Mount and tighten screw

with a new seal ring.
Guideline
Drain plug, water pump cover M6 6 Nm (4.4 lbf ft)
14.5 Refilling with coolant
Warning
Danger of poisoning Coolant is toxic and a health hazard.
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Keep coolant out of the reach of children.
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Do not allow coolant to come into contact with the skin, the eyes and clothing.
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Consult a doctor immediately if coolant is swallowed.
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Rinse the affected area immediately with plenty of water in the event of contact with the skin.
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Rinse eyes thoroughly with water and consult a doctor immediately if coolant gets into the eyes.
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Change clothing if coolant spills onto your clothing.
H00105-10
Main work
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Make sure that screw

is tightened.
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Position the motorcycle upright.
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Add coolant to level

.
Guideline
Distance

above the radiator fins
10 mm (0.39 in)
Coolant 0.7 l (0.7 qt.) Coolant ( p. 93)
0 0 A A 0 0B B
400677-11
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Move the vehicle into the position shown and prevent it from rolling away. Height
difference

must be reached.
Guideline
Height difference 
50 cm (19.7 in)
Info
For all of the air to be able to escape from the cooling system, the vehicle
must be raised at the front. If the cooling system is poorly de-aerated, its
cooling power will be reduced and the engine may overheat.
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Return the vehicle to the horizontal position.
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Add coolant to level  .
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Mount the radiator cap.
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Go for a short test ride.
Finishing work
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Check the coolant level. ( p. 72)