COOLING SYSTEM
10
COOLANT
A permanent type of anti—freeze is installed in the cooling
system when the motorcycle leaves the factory. It is
coloured blue, contains a 50% solution of ethylene
glycol, and has a freezing point of —35°C (-31°F).
Always change the coolant at the intervals specified in
the scheduled maintenance chart.
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WARNING: Coolant mixture which
contains anti—freeze and corrosion
inhibitors contains toxic chemicals which are
harmful to the human body. Never swallow
anti-freeze or any of the motorcycle coolant.
CAUTION:
The coolant anti—freeze
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contains a corrosion inhibitor which
helps prevent damage to the metal surfaces inside
the cooling system. Without this inhibitor, the
coolant would `attack' the metals and the resulting
corrosion would cause blockages in the cooling
system leading to engine overheating and
damage. Always use the correct anti—freeze as
specified in the owner's handbook. Never use a
methanol based anti-freeze as this does not
contain the required corrosion inhibition
prop
erties.
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CAUTION: Distilled water must be used
with the anti—freeze (see specification for
anti—freeze) in the cooling system.
If hard water is used in the system, it causes scale
accumulation in the water passages, and
considerably reduces the efficiency of the cooling
system. Reduced cooling system efficiency may
cause the engine to overheat and suffer severe
COOLANT LEVEL INSPECTION
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WARNING: Do not remove the coolant
pressure cap when the engine is hot.
When the engine is hot, the coolant inside the
radiator is hot and also under pressure. Contact
with the pressurised coolant will cause scalds and
skin damage.
Position the motorcycle on level ground and in an
upright position.
2.
Remove both seats.
3.
Check the coolant level in the expansion tank.
The coolant level should be between the 'MAX
and 'MIN.' marks.
1.
Expansion Tank
2.
Expansion Tank Filler Cap
3.
'
Max' Mark
4.
'
Min.' Mark
4.
If the level of coolant is low, remove the cap from
the expansion tank and add coolant mixture as
necessary to bring the level up to the `MAX' mark.
Refit the cap.
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CAUTION: If the coolant level is found to
be low, or if coolant has to be added
regularly, inspect the cooling system for coolant
leaks. If necessary, pressure test the system to
locate the source of the leak and rectify as
necessary. Loss of coolant may cause the engine
to overheat and suffer severe damage.
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