KTM 450 EXC USA Motorcycle User Manual


 
MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE 75
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Stand the motorcycle upright.
Place a suitable container under the water pump cover.
Remove screw . Remove the radiator cap .
Completely drain the coolant.
Fit screw with a new seal and tighten it.
Guideline
Screw, water pump cover M6x25 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
9.86Refilling coolant x
Warning
Danger of poisoningCoolant is poisonous and a health hazard.
Avoid contact between coolant and skin, eyes and clothing. If it gets into your eyes, rinse immediately with water and con-
tact a doctor. Wash affected skin areas immediately with soap and water. If coolant is swallowed, contact a doctor immedi-
ately. Change clothes that have come into contact with coolants. Keep coolant out of the reach of children.
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Make sure that the screw is tightened.
Stand the vehicle upright.
Pour coolant in up to measurement above the radiator fins.
Guideline
10 mm (0.39 in)
Coolant 0.95 l (1 qt.) Coolant ( p. 105)
Coolant (mixed ready to use)
( p. 105)
Refit the radiator cap.
Make a short test ride.
Check the coolant level. ( p. 74)
9.87Glass fiber yarn filling of main silencer
The main silencer is filled with glass fiber yarn.
Over a period, the fibers of the insulating material vanish into the air, and the silencer "burns out".
Not only is the noise level higher, the performance characteristic changes.
9.88Removing main silencer
Warning
Danger of burnsThe exhaust system gets very hot when the vehicle is driven.
Allow the exhaust system to cool down. Do not touch hot components.
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Disconnect spring .
Remove screws and take off main silencer.