GAS GAS EC250 2012, Owner'S Manual

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Owner’s manual
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Coolant change
It must be changed periodically to ensure long engine life.
1. Allow the engine to cool completely.
2. Put the bike in posi ti on for use.
3. Remove the radiator cap.
4. Place a pan under drain plug (3) which is located at the bo tt om of the top
of the water pump (2). Drain the radiator fl uid and engine unscrewing it.
5. Fill the radiator to the edge of the cap and put the radiator cap.
6. Check the cooling system losses.
7. Start the engine, warm and ul ti mately stop it.
8. Check the coolant level when the engine is cool. Add if necessary.
DANGER
To avoid burns do not remove the radiator cap or try to change the coolant
when the engine is hot. Wait un ti l it cools.
DANGER
Coolant on ti res will make them slippery and can cause an accident. Immedia-
tely clean up any coolant that might fall into the chassis, engine or wheels.
Inspect the old coolant. If you see white spots in the liquid means that the
aluminum parts are corroded. If the fl uid is brown is that steel or iron parts of the
system are oxidized. In both cases clean the system.
WARNING
Tighten the water pump drain bolt to 9 Nm. Replace seals with new ones.
Check for any damage or loss of the cooling system.
Cold countries must adjust their an ti freeze capacity with a minimum tempera-
ture range of -5°C.
Maintenance
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