EC FSE 2004 -
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CAUTION
Use of incorrect coolant solutions will cause severe engine and
cooling system damage.
Use coolant containing corrosion inhibitors made specifically for
aluminum engines and radiators in accordance with the instructions
of the manufacturer.
WARNING
Coolant chemicals are harmful to the human body. Follow coolant
manufacturer warnings and coolant handing instructions.
CAUTION
Soft or distilled water must be used with the inhibitor chemicals and
the antifreeze (see below for antifreeze) in the cooling system.
If
hard water is used in the system, it causes scale accumulation in
the water passages, and considerably reduces the efficiency of the
cooling system.
If the lowest ambient temperature encountered falls below the freezing
point of water, protect the cooling system against engine and radiator
freeze-up. Use a permanent type of anti-freeze (soft water and
ethylene glycol plus corrossion and rust inhibitor chemicals for
aluminium engines and radiators) in the cooling system.
For the coolant mixture ratio under extreme conditions, choose the
mixture ratio listed on the container for the lowest ambient temperature.
Coolant Level
- Situate the motorcycle so that it is perpendicular to the ground.
- Remove the radiator cap in two steps. First turn the cap counterclock-
wise to the first stop and wait there for a few seconds. Then push
and turn it further in the same direction and remove the cap.
(A). Radiator Cap
CAUTION
Permantent types of antifreeze on the market have anticorrosion
and anti-rust properties. When it is diluted excessively, it loses its
antifreeze and anticorrosion properties. Dilute a permanent type of
antifreeze in accordance with the instructions of manufacturer.
(A)
