GAS GAS EC250 2012, Owner'S Manual

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Owner’s manual
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12.-CONNECTING ROD AND BEARINGS
For this check, adjustment, or change, you must go to your GAS GAS o ffi cial
service.
13.-KICK-STARTER AND GEAR SHIFT PEDAL
Lubricate ar ti culated and mobile parts with oil or grease. Lubrica ti on excess can
cause slip of your boots on the pedals.
Maintenance
14.-RUBBER JOINT EXHAUST/SILENCER
For this check, adjustment, or change, you must go to your GAS GAS o ffi cial
service.
15.-MOTOR BEARINGS
For this check, adjustment, or change, you must go to your GAS GAS o ffi cial
service.
16.-COOLANT
The coolant absorbs excess heat from the engine and transfers it to the air
through the radiator. If the liquid level drops, the engine overheats and may su ff er
severe damage. Check the coolant level each day before driving your GAS GAS .
To protect the aluminum parts of the cooling system (engine and radiator) from
oxida ti on and corrosion chemical inhibitors are used in the coolant essence. If an
an ti corrosive coolants ir not used, a ft er some ti me, the radiator will rust. This will
block the cooling tubes.
NOTE: Ini ti ally from the factory a permanent type an ti freeze is used. It’s green,
containing 30% of ethylene glycol and has a freezing point of -18°C.
DANGER
The liquid chemicals are harmful to the human body. Follow the manufacturer’s
instruc ti ons.
WARNING
Using incorrect coolant solu ti ons may damage the engine and cooling system.
Use coolant containing corrosion inhibitors made speci fi cally for aluminum en-
gines and radiators in accordance with the manufacturer’s instruc ti ons.
Coolant level
1. Put the bike in posi ti on for use.
2. Unscrew the radiator cap (1) counterclockwise and wait a few seconds for
the vapors to evacuate. Then push and turn in the same direc ti on to fi nish
pulling the cap.
3. Check the coolant level. Check the coolant level. The liquid should be just
below the rubber of the cap.
4. If the fl uid level is low, add the required amount through the fi ller opening.
Recommended coolant: GRO GCC 30% Long ti me. (-18°C)
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