COOLING SYSTEM 14
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Condition
The engine is cold.
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– Position the motorcycle upright.
– Place an appropriate container under the water pump cover.
–
Remove screw
1
. Take off the radiator cap.
– Completely drain the coolant.
–
Mount and tighten screw
1
with a new seal ring.
Guideline
Drain plug, water
pump cover
M6 6 Nm (4.4 lbf ft)
14.5 Refilling with coolant
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.
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Main work
–
Make sure that screw
1
is tightened.
– Position the motorcycle upright.
–
Add coolant to level
A
.
Guideline
Distance
A
above the radia-
tor fins
10 mm (0.39 in)
Coolant 0.7 l (0.7 qt.)
Coolant ( p. 108)
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– Move the vehicle into the position shown and prevent it from rolling
away. Height difference
B
must be reached.
Guideline
Height difference
B
50 cm (19.7 in)
Info
For all of the air to be able to escape from the cooling sys-
tem, the vehicle must be raised at the front. If the cool-
ing system is poorly de-aerated, its cooling power will be
reduced and the engine may overheat.
– Return the vehicle to the horizontal position.
–
Add coolant to level
A
.
– Mount the radiator cap.
Finishing work
–
Go for a short test ride.
– Check the cooling system for leaks.
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