SERVICE
Service - 56
Flushing the Cooling System
1. Drain the cooling system.
2. Close the radiator drain valve, leaving the drain
hose in place.
3. Add one can of radiator ush to the radiator and ll
the radiator with clean water.
4. Install the radiator cap, start the engine, and run
until the engine reaches operating temperature
(71-82° C / 160-180° F).
5. Shut o the engine and remove the ignition key.
WARNING
Hot coolant can cause sever burns. Allow the tem-
perature of the radiator to drop from hot to warm
before draining the coolant.
6. Carefully drain the cooling system while the cool-
ant is still warm.
7. Allow the engine and radiator to cool completely.
ATTENTION
Adding cold water to a hot engine can cause engine
damage. Allow the engine and radiator to cool com-
pletely before adding water.
8. Add clean water to the radiator and allow the
water to run through the system. Add more water
as needed, until the water owing from the drain
valve is clear and free of sediment.
9. After the water has drained completely, close the
drain valve and remove the drain hose.
10. Slowly add the new coolant mixture to the radia-
tor until the level reaches the bottom of the ll
neck. NOTE: residual water may be present in the
radiator and the engine block. Adjust the coolant
mixture to achieve a 50/50 ratio of coolant to water.
11. Install the radiator cap, start the engine, and run
until the engine reaches operating temperature
(71-82° C / 160-180° F).
12. Shut o the engine and allow the engine to cool.
13. Recheck the coolant level when the engine is cold.
Add additional coolant if needed.
14. Install the right engine cover.
Servicing the Battery
DANGER
The battery produces a ammable and explosive
gas. The battery may explode.
• Wear eye protection and gloves.
• Do not smoke near the battery.
• Keep arcs, sparks, and open ames away from
the battery.
• Do not allow direct metal contact across the bat-
tery posts.
• Remove the negative battery cable rst when
disconnecting the battery.
• Install the negative battery cable last when con-
necting the battery.
WARNING
Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid. It is poi-
sonous and can cause severe chemical burns.
1. Wear eye and skin protection.
2. If battery electrolyte is spilled on your skin or
clothing, change your clothing and wash the af-
fected skin immediately. Seek medical attention,
if necessary.
3. If battery electrolyte is splashed into your eyes,
ush immediately with water for 15-30 minutes
and seek immediate medical attention.
4. If battery electrolyte is swallowed, get medical
attention immediately. Drink large quantities
of water, followed by Milk of Magnesia, beaten
egg, or vegetable oil. DO NOT induce vomiting.
ATTENTION
Batteries contain poisonous and hazardous sub-
stances. Dispose of used batteries in accordance
with local laws.
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