diff --git a/src/lib/bootloader/systemdboot.rb b/src/lib/bootloader/systemdboot.rb
index b2e8db7e8..6d426dd84 100644
--- a/src/lib/bootloader/systemdboot.rb
+++ b/src/lib/bootloader/systemdboot.rb
@@ -116,7 +116,7 @@ def write(etc_only: false)
       Bls.install_bootloader if Yast::Stage.initial # while new installation only (currently)
       write_kernel_parameter
       Bls.create_menu_entries
-      Bls.write_menu_timeout
+      Bls.write_menu_timeout(menu_timeout)
 
       true
     end