COOLING SYSTEM 17
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–
Remove screws
3
and take off the cover.
–
Loosen bleeder screw
4
.
Guideline
3 turns
– Tilt the vehicle slightly to the right.
– Pour in the coolant until it emerges without bubbles at the
bleeder screw, and then mount and tighten the bleeder screw
immediately.
Coolant ( p. 121)
– Completely fill the radiator with coolant. Mount the radiator
cap.
– Rest the vehicle on the side stand.
Danger
Danger of poisoning Exhaust gases are toxic and inhal-
ing them may result in unconsciousness and death.
– Always make sure there is sufficient ventilation
when running the engine.
– Use effective exhaust extraction when starting or
running the engine in an enclosed space.
– Start the engine and allow it to warm up.
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– Stop the engine and allow it to cool down.
– When the engine is cool, check the coolant level in the radiator
and, if necessary, add coolant.
–
Remove cap
5
of the compensating tank and top up the
coolant level to the upper marking.
– Mount the cap of the compensating tank.
–
Position the cover, mount and tighten screws
1
and
3
.
Guideline
Remaining screws,
chassis
M5 5 Nm (3.7 lbf ft)
Finishing work
– Install the motor guard. ( p. 69)
17.6 Changing the coolant
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.
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