KTM 890 Duke R - Owner's Manual > Changing the coolant

Warning

Danger of scalding During motorcycle operation, the coolant gets very hot and is under pressure.

• Do not open the radiator, the radiator hoses or other cooling system components if the engine or the cooling system are at operating temperature.
• Allow the cooling system and the engine to cool down before you open the radiator, the radiator hoses or other components of the cooling system.
• In the event of scalding, rinse the area affected immediately with lukewarm water.

Danger of poisoning Coolant is toxic and a health hazard.

• Keep coolant out of the reach of children.
• Do not allow coolant to come into contact with the skin, the eyes and clothing.
• Consult a doctor immediately if coolant is swallowed.
• Rinse the affected area immediately with plenty of water in the event of contact with the skin.
• Rinse eyes thoroughly with water and consult a doctor immediately if coolant gets into the eyes.
• Change clothing if coolant spills onto your clothing.

• Position the motorcycle upright.
• Position an appropriate container under the engine.
• Remove screw 1 with the seal ring.

• Remove radiator cap 2.
• Completely drain the coolant.
• Mount and tighten screw 1 with a new seal ring.

Guideline

• Remove bleeder screw 3.
• Tilt the vehicle slightly to the right.
• Pour in coolant until it emerges without bubbles at the vent hole, and then mount and tighten bleeder screw 3 immediately.

• Completely fill the radiator with coolant. Mount radiator cap 2.
• Rest the vehicle on the side stand.

Danger

Danger of poisoning Exhaust gases are toxic and inhaling them may result in unconsciousness and death.

• Always make sure there is sufficient ventilation when running the engine.
• Use effective exhaust extraction when starting or running the engine in an enclosed space.

 

• Start the engine and run it until the 5th bar of the temperature indicator lights up.
• Stop the engine and allow it to cool down.
• After the engine has cooled down, check the coolant level in the radiator and in the compensating tank again and add more coolant if necessary.

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