Suzuki RM-Z450 - Engine Coolant; Replacement

14-3 COOLING SYSTEM
ENGINE COOLANT
REPLACEMENT
• Open the radiator cap.
• Remove the drain bolt
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1 and drain engine coolant.
• Fit a new gasket washer and tighten the drain bolt
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1 to the
specified torque.
! Engine coolant drain bolt: 11 N·m (1.1 kgf-m, 8.0 lb-ft)
• Pour specified engine coolant up to the bottom of filler hole.
("2-14)
# Engine coolant capacity: 950 ml (1.0/0.8 US/Imp qt)
• Bleed air from the air release bolt
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2.
• Tighten the air release bolt
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2 to the specified torque.
! Air release bolt: 8 N·m (0.8 kgf-m, 6.0 lb-ft)
• Add engine coolant up to the radiator inlet.
• Tighten the radiator cap securely.
• After warming up and cooling down the engine, add the spec-
ified engine coolant.
$ WARNING
Engine coolant may be harmful if swallowed or if it
comes in contact with the skin or eyes. If engine cool-
ant gets into the eyes or contacts the skin, flush the
eyes or wash the skin thoroughly, with plenty of water.
If engine coolant is swallowed, induce vomiting and
call a physician immediately.
Do not open the radiator cap when the engine is hot,
as you may be injured by escaping hot liquid or vapor.
CAUTION
Use the new gasket washer to prevent engine coolant
leakage.