KTM 890 Duke R - Owner's Manual > Checking the coolant level in the compensating tank

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.

Condition

The engine is cold.

The radiator is completely full.

Preparatory work

• Stand motorcycle upright on a horizontal surface.

Main work

• Check coolant level in the compensating tank.

The coolant level must be between MIN and MAX.

If the coolant level in the compensating tank is not at the required level, but the tank is not empty:

• Remove cap of the compensating tank.
• Replenish coolant up to a level between MIN and MAX.

Coolant

• Mount cap of the compensating tank.

If there is no coolant in the compensating tank:

• Check the cooling system for leaks.

Info

Do not start up the motorcycle!

• Fill/bleed the cooling system.

Draining 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.

Condition

The engine is cold.

• Position the motorcycle upright.
• Position an appropriate container under the engine.
• Remove screw 1 with the seal ring.
• Remove the radiator cap.
• Completely drain the coolant.
• Mount and tighten screw 1 with a new seal ring.

Guideline

• Mount the radiator cap.

Filling/bleeding the cooling system

Warning

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.

• Remove radiator cap 1.

• Remove bleeder screw 2.
• 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 2 immediately.

• Completely fill the radiator with coolant. Mount radiator cap 1.
• Rest the vehicle on the side stand.
• Check coolant level in the compensating tank.

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.
• When the engine is cool, check the coolant level in the radiator and, if necessary, add coolant.
• Check coolant level in the compensating tank.

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