19
WATER PUMP, COOLING SYSTEM
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19.1
Draining the coolant
Warning
Danger of scalding
During motorcycle operation, the coolant gets very hot and is under pressure.
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Do not remove the radiator cap, radiator hoses or other cooling system components when the engine is hot. Allow the
engine and cooling system to cool down. In case of scalding, rinse immediately with lukewarm water.
Warning
Danger of poisoning
Coolant is poisonous and a health hazard.
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Coolant must not come into contact with the skin, eyes, or clothing. If contact occurs with the eyes, rinse with water imme-
diately and contact a physician. Immediately clean contaminated areas on the skin with soap and water. If coolant is swal-
lowed, contact a physician immediately. Change clothing that is contaminated with coolant. Keep coolant out of reach of
children.
Preparatory work
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Remove the engine guard. (
p. 36)
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Main work
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Stand the motorcycle upright.
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Place a suitable container under the engine.
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Remove screw
1
. Take off the radiator cap.
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Completely drain the coolant.
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Mount screw
1
with a new seal ring and tighten it.
Guideline
Plug, drain hole of water pump
M10x1
15 Nm
(11.1 lbf ft)
Finishing work
–
Install the engine guard. (
p. 36)
19.2
Filling/bleeding the cooling system
Warning
Danger of poisoning
Coolant is poisonous and a health hazard.
–
Coolant must not come into contact with the skin, eyes, or clothing. If contact occurs with the eyes, rinse with water imme-
diately and contact a physician. Immediately clean contaminated areas on the skin with soap and water. If coolant is swal-
lowed, contact a physician immediately. Change clothing that is contaminated with coolant. Keep coolant out of reach of
children.
601799-11
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Stand the motorcycle on its side stand on a horizontal surface.
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Remove radiator cap
1
.
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Refill the coolant.
Alternative 1
Coolant (
p. 210)
Alternative 2
Coolant (mixed ready to use) (
p. 210)
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Fill the radiator completely with coolant. Mount radiator cap
1
.