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WATER PUMP, COOLING SYSTEM
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Alternative 2
Coolant (mixed ready to use) (
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Mount the radiator cap.
21.3
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.
Condition
The engine is cold.
B01677-10
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Stand the motorcycle upright.
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Place a suitable container under the water pump cover.
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Remove screw
1
. Take off radiator cap
2
.
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Completely drain the coolant.
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Mount screw
1
with a new seal ring and tighten it.
Guideline
Drain plug, water pump cover
M10x1
15 Nm
(11.1 lbf ft)
21.4
Refilling coolant
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.
B01680-10
Main work
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Make sure that screw
1
is tightened.
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Stand the motorcycle upright.
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Completely fill the radiator with coolant.
Coolant
0.9 l (1 qt.)
Coolant (
Coolant (mixed ready to use)
400677-10
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Move the vehicle into the position shown and prevent it from rolling away. Height
difference
A
must be reached.
Guideline
Height difference
A
75 cm (29.5 in)
Info
For all of the air to be able to escape from the cooling system, the vehicle
must be raised at the front. If the cooling system is poorly de-aerated, its
cooling power will be reduced and the engine may overheat.
