KTM 690 SMC USA 2010, Owner'S Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING
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Faults Possible cause Action
Engine overheats. Radiator fins very dirty
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Clean radiator fins.
Foam formation in cooling system
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Drain the coolant. x ( p. 140)
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Fill the cooling system. x ( p. 141)
Buckled or damaged radiator hose
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Change the radiator hose.
x
Thermostat is faulty
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Check the thermostat. x
Fuse
5
blown
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Change the fuses of individual power consumers.
( p. 122)
Defect in radiator fan system
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Check the radiator fan system.
x
Air in cooling system
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Fill the cooling system. x ( p. 141)
FI warning lamp ( MIL ) lights/flashes Defect in fuel injection system
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Read out the fault memory using the KTM diag-
nostics tool.
x
Engine dies during the journey Lack of fuel
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Refuel. ( p. 56)
Fuse 1 , 2 or 4 blown
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Change the fuses of individual power consumers.
( p. 122)
High oil consumption Engine vent hose bent
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Route the vent hose without bends or change it if
necessary.
Engine oil level too high
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Check the engine oil level. ( p. 145)
Engine oil too thin (low viscosity)
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Change the engine oil and filter, clean the oil
screens.
x ( p. 146)
Headlight and parking light not func-
tioning Fuse 7 blown
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Change the fuses of individual power consumers.
( p. 122)
Turn signal, brake light and horn not
functioning Fuse 6 blown
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Change the fuses of individual power consumers.
( p. 122)