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CHECKING THE COOLANT LEVEL
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NOTE:
CAUTION:
NOTE:
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CHECKING THE COOLANT LEVEL
1. Stand the motorcycle on a level surface.
S Place the motorcycle on a suitable stand.
S Make sure the motorcycle is upright.
2. Check:
S coolant level
The coolant level should be between the
maximum level mark
a
and minimum level
mark
b
.
Below the minimum level mark ! Add the
recommended coolant to the proper level.
S 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.
S Use only distilled water. However, if dis-
tilled water is not available, soft water may
be used.
3. Start the engine, warm it up for several min-
utes, and then turn it off.
4. Check:
S coolant level
Before checking the coolant level, wait a few
minutes until it settles.