COOLING SYSTEM 14
95
V00832-11
Main work
–
Make sure that screw
1
is tightened.
– Position the motorcycle upright.
–
Take off radiator cap
2
.
– Completely fill the radiator with coolant.
Coolant ( p. 122)
V00870-10
–
Loosen screw
3
until coolant escapes without bubbles.
–
Mount and tighten screw
3
.
Guideline
Screw, radiator
bleeding
M6 8 Nm (5.9 lbf ft)
– Completely fill the radiator with coolant.
Coolant ( p. 122)
–
Mount radiator cap
2
.
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.
– Allow the engine to warm up and cool down again.
– Check the coolant level. ( p. 93)
Finishing work
– Check the cooling system for leaks.
14.9 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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