14 COOLING SYSTEM 77
K00460-10
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Position radiator shield
3
.
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Mount and tighten screws
2
.
Guideline
Remaining screws, chassis M6 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
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Mount and tighten screws
1
.
Guideline
Remaining screws, chassis M6 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
14.4 Removing the radiator cover
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Remove screws
1
.
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Remove screws
2
.
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Take off radiator shield
3
.
– Remove the radiator cover.
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Position radiator shield
3
.
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Mount and tighten screws
2
.
Guideline
Remaining screws, chassis M6 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
–
Mount and tighten screws
1
.
Guideline
Remaining screws, chassis M6 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
14.5 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.
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– Stand the motorcycle upright on a horizontal surface.
– Remove the radiator cap.
– Check the coolant antifreeze.
−25… −45 °C (−13… −49 °F)
» If the antifreeze in the coolant does not match the specified value:
– Correct the coolant antifreeze.
– Check the coolant level in the radiator.
Coolant level
A
above the radiator
fins
10 mm (0.39 in)