Coolant Change
- The coolant should be changed periodically to ensure long engine
life.
- Wait for the engine to cool completely.
- Situate the motorcycle so that it is perpendicular to the ground. -
- Remove the radiator cap.
- Place a container under the coolant drain plug, and drain the coolant
from the radiator and engine by removing the drain plug at the bottom
of the water pump cover. Immediately wipe or wash off any coolant
that spills on the frame, engine, or wheels.
(A). Water Pump Cover
(B). Drain Plug
WARNING
Coolant on tires will make them slippery and can cause an accident
and injury.
EC FSE 2004 -
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NOTE
Check the level when the engine is cold.
(1). Coolant Level
(2). Breather Hose
If the coolant level is low, add the correct amount of coolant through
the filler opening.
Recomended Coolant
Permanent type of antifreeze (soft water and ethylene glycol plus
corrosion and rust inhibitor chemicals for aluminum engines and
radiators).
NOTE
A permanent type of antifreeze is installed in the cooling system
when shipped. It is colored green, contains a 50% solution of
ethylene glycol, and has a freezing point of -35º C. (-32º F )(USA).
Water and coolant mixture ratio
1:1 (Water 50%, Coolant 50%)
Total Amount: 1.1 L.Capacidad: 1.1 L.
(A)
(B)
