2.PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
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COOLING SYSTEM
To prevent rust formation or freezing condition, always replenish the system with the premixed
coolant or with 50% antifreeze and 50% water. Do not use tap water, straight antifreeze or
straight water in the system. Tap water contains minerals and impurities which build up in the
system. During cold weather, straight water causes the system to freeze while straight
antifreeze thickens and does not have the same efficiency. Always use ethylene glycol
antifreeze containing corrosion inhibitors specifically recommended for aluminum engines.
Cooling liquid may be reduced by natural evaporation. Regularly check horizontal position of
cooling liquid
Coolant level verification
Park vehicle at flat ground, check horizontal line of
cooling liquid by looking at the side of the auxiliary
radiator through the front wheel of driver side direction.
Check the level of cooling water in fluid reservoir
(auxiliary radiator) is between upper and lower critical
levels.
Add coolant if level is below the MIN mark(use a funnel
to avoid spillage).Do not overfill.
CAUTION
Coolant replacement
Park vehicle at flat ground.
Lift the front cargo cover.
Remove the radiator pressure cap.
Lift the rear caro bed.
Partially unscrew coolant drain plug
located below water pump housing.
1. Coolant drain plug
2. Sealing ring,
3. Screws
4. Water pump housing
When coolant is drained completely, remove cooling drain plug completely,and replace a new
sealing ring. Then screw the coolant drain bolt and torque it to 10 N.m(7.38Lbf.ft).
To avoid potential burns, do not remove the radiator cap or loosen the cooling drain plug if the
engine is hot. Never drain or refill cooling system when engine is hot.
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