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use and maintenance
Pegaso 650
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Do not use the vehicle if the
coolant is below the minimum
prescribed level.
Remember:
1 miles = 1.6 km
1 km = 0.625 miles
Check the coolant level every 1000 km and
after long rides; change it every 2 years.
Have the coolant changed by an
APRILIA
Official Dealer.
The coolant is made up of 50% water and
50% antifreeze. This mixture is ideal for
most running temperatures and ensures
good protection against corrosion.
Ii is advisable to keep the same mixture
also in the hot season, since in this way
losses due to evaporation are reduced and
it is not necessary to top up very frequent-
ly.
The mineral salt deposits left in the radiator
by evaporated water are thus reduced and
the efficiency of the cooling system re-
mains unchanged.
If the outdoor temperature is below 0°,
check the cooling circuit frequently and if
necessary increase the antifreeze concen-
tration (up to maximum 60%).
For the cooling solution use distilled water,
in order not to damage the engine.
Do not remove the expansion
tank cap when the engine is hot,
since the coolant is under pres-
sure and its temperature is high.
If it gets in contact with the skin or with
clothes it may cause severe burns
and/or damages.
The coolant is noxious:
DO NOT SWALLOW IT
KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN
Checking and topping up
Check the coolant level and top
up the expansion tank with cold
engine.
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Stop the engine and wait until it has
cooled down.
Position the vehicle on firm and
flat ground.
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Keep the vehicle in vertical position, with
the two wheels resting on the ground.
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Make sure that the level of the fluid con-
tained in the expansion tank (1) is includ-
ed between the "
MIN
" and "
MAX
" marks
(see figure).
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If not, unscrew and remove the filling
plug (2).
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Top up until the fluid reaches approx. the
"
MAX
" mark. Do not exceed this level,
otherwise the fluid will flow out of the
tank when the engine is running.
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Put back the filling plug (2).
In case of excessive consump-
tion of coolant and in case the
expansion tank (1) remains emp-
ty, make sure that there are no leaks in
the circuit. Have it repaired by an
APRIL
IA
Official Dealer.
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