Indian Motorcycle Indian Challenger 2020, Owner'S Manual

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The engine coolant level is controlled by the recovery system.
Recovery system components are the recovery bottle, the radiator
filler neck, the radiator pressure cap and the connecting hose.
As coolant operating temperature increases, the expanding
(heated) excess coolant is forced out of the engine, past the
pressure cap, and into the recovery bottle. As engine coolant
temperature decreases the contracting (cooled) coolant is drawn
back up from the bottle, past the pressure cap, and into the
radiator.
Some coolant level drop on new vehicles is normal as the system is
purging itself of trapped air. Check the coolant level and maintain
as recommended by adding coolant to the recovery bottle.
INDIAN recommends the use of Antifreeze 50/50 Premix. This
antifreeze is already premixed and ready to use. Do not dilute with
water.
To ensure that the coolant maintains its ability to protect the
engine, we recommend that the system be completely drained
every five (5) years or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. Please
see your dealer for this service.
CAUTION
Allow the vehicle to cool before performing any maintenance on
the cooling system. Failure to do so could result in burns to skin.
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The Coolant Overflow bottle is located under the driver seat. The
level can be viewed without the need to disassemble any
components.
1. Remove right-hand saddlebags. See page 48.
2. Sight underneath the fender, above the drive belt to the coolant
bottle.
3. With the motorcycle vertical (not on the side stand), ensure
coolant level is above the minimum line
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and below the frame
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4. If the coolant level is below the bottom line, coolant will need to
be added to the system.
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