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use and maintenance
RSV 1000 R
- RSV 1000 RFACT
USA
USA
CAUTION
Use only distilled water when topping
off the cooling system. This will reduce
damage to the engine.
WARNING
Do not add any additives or other
substances to the coolant.
The coolant is very hot.
Do not remove the filler cap (1) when
the engine is hot since the coolant is
under pressure and it will splash out
violently.
If it comes in contact with the skin or
with your clothing, it may cause severe
burns.
CHECKING AND TOPPING UP
WARNING
Wait for the engine to cool down before
checking or topping up coolant level.
u
Stop the engine and wait until it has
cooled down.
u
Hold the vehicle upright, with both
wheels on the ground.
u
Look through the slot (2) in the right
fairing and check that coolant level in the
expansion tank is between the "
FULL
"
and "
LOW
" marks.
FULL
= maximum level
LOW
= minimum level
If not so:
u
Remove the side fairing, see page 113
(REMOVING THE SIDE FAIRINGS).
CAUTION
If dirt has accumulated on or around the
filler cap, wipe the cap and the area
around the cap with a clean cloth.
CAUTION
Prevent any foreign material from
getting into the expansion tank, this
could lead to serious engine damage.
u
Loosen the filler cap (1) (by giving it half
c o u n t e r c l o c k w i s e t u r n ) , w i t h o u t
removing it.
u
Wait a few seconds in order to release
any residual pressure that may be
present in the circuit.
u
Unscrew and remove the filler cap (1).
WARNING
Coolant is poisonous! Do not ingest
c o o l a n t u n d e r a n y c i r c u m s t a n c e .
Should you get coolant in your mouth,
rinse with cool water and immediately
seek medical attention. Coolant is also
very dangerous to your skin and eyes.
Should you accidentally get coolant on
your clothing or skin, change clothes
immediately. Wash coolant from your
skin with hot water and soap. Should
you get coolant in your eyes, flush with
p l e n t y o f c o o l w a t e r a n d s e e k
professional medical help at once.
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