COOLING SYSTEM 16
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16.6 Changing the coolant
Warning
Danger of scalding During motorcycle operation, the coolant gets 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 harmful to health.
– 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.
S05545-11
–
Remove screw
1
. Take off radiator cap
2
.
– Place an appropriate container under the water pump cover.
– Completely drain the coolant.
–
Mount and tighten screw
1
with a new seal ring.
Guideline
Bleeder screw, water
pump cover
M6x25 8 Nm (5.9 lbf ft)
400243-10
–
Position the motorcycle upright.
–
Pour coolant in up to level
A
above the radiator fins.
Guideline
10 mm (0.39 in)
Coolant ( p. 159)
W00102-11
–
Remove screw
3
and wait until coolant emerges without bub-
bles.
–
Mount and tighten screw
3
.
Guideline
Bleeder screw, cylin-
der head
M6 10.5 Nm
(7.74 lbf ft)
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