COOLING SYSTEM 16
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16.4 Draining 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.
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.
Preparatory work
(All EXC-F Six Days, XCF‑W)
– Remove the engine guard. ( p. 98)
V01798-11
Main work
(All EU models)
– Position the motorcycle vertically.
– Place an appropriate container under the water pump
cover.
–
Remove screw
1
. Take off radiator cap
2
.
– Completely drain the coolant.
–
Mount and tighten screw
1
with a new seal ring.
Guideline
Screw, water pump
cover
M6 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
V01799-10
(XCF‑W)
– Position the motorcycle vertically.
– Place an appropriate container under the water pump
cover.
–
Remove screw
1
. Take off radiator cap
2
.
– Completely drain the coolant.
–
Mount and tighten screw
1
with a new seal ring.
Guideline
Screw, water pump
cover
M6 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)