KTM 390 Adventure - Owner's Manual > Checking the antifreeze and coolant level

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.

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.

Condition

The engine is cold.

• Stand the motorcycle upright on a horizontal surface.
• Remove cap 1 of the compensating tank.
• Check the antifreeze in the coolant.

-25 ... -45 ºC (-13 ... -49 ºF)

• If the antifreeze in the coolant does not match the specified value:
  • Correct the antifreeze in the coolant.

• Check the coolant level in the compensating tank.

The coolant level must be between the two markings.

• If the coolant level does not match the specified value:
  • Correct the coolant level.

Coolant

• Mount the cap of the compensating tank.

• Remove screws 2 and take off the cover.
• Remove radiator cap 3.
• Check the antifreeze in the coolant.

-25 ... -45 ºC (-13 ... -49 ºF)

• If the antifreeze in the coolant does not match the specified value:
  • Correct the antifreeze in the coolant.

• Check the coolant level in the radiator.

The radiator must be filled completely.

• If the coolant level does not match the specified value:
  • Check the coolant level and the reason for the loss.

Coolant

• If you had to add more coolant than the specified amount: > 0.20 l (> 0.21 qt.)
  • Fill/bleed the cooling system.

• Mount the radiator cap.
• Position the cover, mount and tighten screws 2.

Guideline

Checking the coolant level

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.

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.

Condition

The engine is cold.

• Stand the motorcycle upright on a horizontal surface.
• Check the coolant level in compensating tank 1.

The coolant level must be between the two markings.

• If the coolant level does not match the specified value:
  • Correct the coolant level.

Coolant

• Remove screws 2 and take off the cover.
• Remove radiator cap 3 and check the coolant level in the radiator.

The radiator must be filled completely.

• If the coolant level does not match the specified value:
  • Check the coolant level and the reason for the loss.
• If you had to add more coolant than the specified amount: > 0.20 l (> 0.21 qt.)
  • Fill/bleed the cooling system.

• Mount the radiator cap.
• Position the cover, mount and tighten screws 2.

Guideline

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