KTM 990 Adventure R USA 2010, Owner'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE WORK ON FRAME AND ENGINE
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Warning
Danger of poisoning Coolant is poisonous and a health hazard.
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Avoid contact between coolant and skin, eyes and clothing. If it gets into your eyes, rinse immediately with water and contact
a doctor. Wash affected skin areas immediately with soap and water. If coolant is swallowed, contact a doctor immediately.
Change clothes that have come into contact with coolants. Keep coolant out of the reach of children.
Condition
The engine is cold.
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Remove the front side cover. ( p. 134)
Only remove the right side cover.
600898-10
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Park the motorcycle upright on a horizontal surface.
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Remove cap
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of the compensating tank.
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Check the coolant antifreeze.
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25…
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45 °C (
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13…
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49 °F)
» If the antifreeze does not meet specifications:
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Correct the coolant antifreeze.
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Check the coolant level in the compensating tank.
The coolant level must be between MIN and MAX .
» If there is no coolant in the compensating tank:
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Check the cooling system for leaks. x
Info
Do not start up the motorcycle!
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Fill/bleed the cooling system. x ( p. 156)
» If the coolant in the compensating tank is not at the required level, but the tank is
not empty: