KTM 690 Duke AUS 2012, Owner'S Manual

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COOLING SYSTEM
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Remove bleeder screw
2
.
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Tilt the vehicle slightly to the right.
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Pour in coolant until it emerges without bubbles at the vent hole, and then mount and
tighten bleeder screw
2
immediately.
Alternative 1
Coolant ( p. 155)
Alternative 2
Coolant (mixed ready to use) ( p. 155)
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Fill the radiator completely with coolant. Mount radiator cap
1
.
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Lean the vehicle on the side stand.
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Check the coolant level in the compensating tank. ( p. 111)
Danger
Danger of poisoning
Exhaust gases are poisonous and inhaling them may result
in unconsciousness and/or death.
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When running the engine, always make sure there is sufficient ventilation,
and do not start or run the engine in an enclosed space without an effective
exhaust extraction system.
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Start the engine and run it until the 5th bar of the temperature indicator lights up.
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Stop the engine and allow it to cool down.
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When the engine is cool, check the coolant level in the radiator and, if necessary, add
coolant.
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Check the coolant level in the compensating tank. ( p. 111)