APRILIA SR 50 - 2003, Manual

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32 use and maintenance SR 50
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CHECKING AND TOPPING UP
WARNING
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.
NOTE
Position the vehicle on firm and flat
ground.
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Remove the front cover, see p. 55
(REMOVING THE FRONT COVER).
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Make sure that the level of the fluid
contained in the expansion tank (2) is
included between the “
MIN ” and “ MAX ”
marks.
MIN = minimum level.
MAX = maximum level.
If not, proceed as follows:
Loosen the filling cap (1) without removing
it (give it half a turn anticlockwise).
Wait a few seconds in order to release
any residual pressure.
Unscrew and remove the cap (1).
WARNING
The coolant is noxious: do not swallow it;
if the coolant gets in contact with the skin
or the eyes, it can cause serious irritations.
Do not use your fingers or any other object
to check if there is enough coolant.
CAUTION
Do not put additives or other subtances
into the fluid.
If you use a funnel or other similar items,
make sure that they are perfectly clean.
CAUTION
While topping up, never exceed the “MAX”
level, otherwise the fluid will flow out of
the tank while the engine is running.
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Top up with coolant, see p. 83
(LUBRICANT CHART) until reaching
approx. the “MAX” notch.
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Refit the filling cap (1).
CAUTION
In case of excessive consumption of coolant
and in case the tank remains empty, make
sure that there are no leaks in the circuit.
Have it repaired by an
aprilia Official
Dealer.
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Refit the front cover, see p. 55
(REMOVING THE FRONT COVER).