MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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If coolant containing a corrosion
inhibitor is not used, the cooling system
will accumulate rust and scale in the
water jacket and radiator. This will block
the coolant passages, and considerably
reduce the efficiency of the cooling
system.
Do not mix coolants of different types
and colors. Mixing coolants of different
types will reduce the performance of
the coolant and reduce its life. When
replacing coolant, it is recommended
to thoroughly flush the cooling system
with clean water.
Coolant Level Inspection
NOTICE
The coolant level should be checked
when the engine is cold (at room or
ambient temperature).
▼ Position the motorcycle on level
ground and in an upright position.
The expansion tank can be viewed
from the left hand side of the
motorcycle, towards the front and
below the engine.
▼ Check the coolant level in the
expansion tank. The coolant level
must be between the MAX and MIN
marks.
MAX
MIN
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2
3
1. Expansion tank (Scrambler 400 X shown)
2. MAX mark
3. MIN mark
4. Expansion tank cap
▼ If the coolant is below the minimum
level, the coolant level must be
adjusted, see page 96.
Coolant Level Adjustment
CAUTION
Do not remove the radiator pressure
cap when the engine is hot.
When the engine is hot, the coolant
inside the radiator will be hot and also
under pressure.
Contact with this hot, pressurized
coolant may cause minor to moderate
injury to exposed skin.
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