ENGINE
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7. Drain:
• Coolant
(from the coolant reservoir)
8. Install:
• Coolant reservoir
9. Connect:
• Radiator outlet hose
10.Install:
• Coolant drain bolt (water pump)
(along with the copper washer )
11.Fill:
• Cooling system
(with the specified amount of the recom-
mended coolant)
Handling notes for coolant
Coolant is potentially harmful and should be
handled with special care.
WARNING
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• If coolant splashes in your eyes, thorough-
ly wash them with water and consult a doc-
tor.
• If coolant splashes on your clothes, quickly
wash it away with water and then with soap
and water.
• If coolant is swallowed, induce vomiting
and get immediate medical attention.
CAUTION:
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• Adding water instead of coolant lowers the
antifreeze content of the coolant. If water is
used instead of coolant check, and if nec-
essary, correct the antifreeze concentra-
tion of the coolant.
• Use only distilled water. However, if dis-
tilled water is not available, soft water may
be used.
• If coolant comes into contact with painted
surfaces, immediately wash them with wa-
ter.
• Do not mix different types of antifreeze.
12.Install:
• Radiator cap
13.Fill:
• Coolant reservoir
(with the recommended coolant to the maxi-
mum level mark “a”)
14.Install:
• Coolant reservoir cap
15.Start the engine, warm it up for several min-
utes, and then stop it.
16.Check:
• Coolant level
Refer to “CHECKING THE COOLANT LEV-
EL” on page 3-18.
NOTE:
Before checking the coolant level, wait a few
minutes until the coolant has settled.
17.Install:
• Front cowling assembly
Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page 4-1.
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Coolant drain bolt (water pump)
10 Nm (1.0 m·kg, 7.2 ft·lb)
Recommended antifreeze
High-quality ethylene glycol anti-
freeze containing corrosion in-
hibitors for aluminum engines
Mixing ratio
1:1 (antifreeze:water)
Radiator capacity (including all
routes)
2.60 L (2.75 US qt) (2.29 Imp.qt)
Coolant reservoir capacity (up
to the maximum level mark)
0.25 L (0.26 US qt) (0.22 Imp.qt)
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