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Cooling system
WARNING: Stop the engine and wait until it has cooled down
before proceeding with any servicing operations.
Never open the radiator’s expansion tank whilst the engine is
hot since the cooling fluid could cause burns as it is under
pressure and very hot.
WARNING: Do not dispose of fluids such as fuels, lubricants,
coolants and other various liquids, in the environment.
Check
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• Check the level of the cooling fluid.
• Make sure that the radiator guard is
clean.
• Check the belt tension (see engine’s
operation and maintenance manual)
• Every so often, check to make sure that
all the pipe clamps are well tightened.
Clean
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Clean the radiator guard when necessary, or at least once a week:
• Remove the guard from its housing.
• Use compressed air.
Top up level
Top up the level of the cooling fluid when required:
• Remove the plug from the reservoir.
• It is advisable to use FIAT PARAFLU 11 fluid.
• It is also advisable to use antifreeze solutions, complying with the specifications given
on the relative package.
• Screw the plug back on and tighten it fully.
Change
Change the cooling fluid every two years:
• Unscrew the plug at the top of the radiator.
• Unscrew the plug at the bottom of the radiator.
• Empty the circuit.
Capacity of the circuit: consult the technical specifications section.