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MAINTENANCE MANUAL
BRP-Powertrain
Effectivity: 914 Series
Edition 2 / Rev. 0
12-10-00
page 7
January 01/2010
3) Cooling system
3.1)
Coolant check/replenish
General note
Instruction
.
To refill the coolant the following steps are necessary.
Engine test run
Engine test run is necessary:
WARNUNG
WARNING
Risk of Burns!
Hot engine parts!
Always allow engine to cool down to ambient temper-
ature before start of any work.
WARNUNG
WARNING
Risk of Burns!
Never open the radiator cap when the cooling system
is hot. For safety’s sake, cover cap with a rag and
open slowly. Sudden opening of the cap could pro-
voke the escape of boiling coolant and result in scald-
ing.
Step
Procedure
1
Open the radiator cap (1) on the expansion tank (2).
2
Check the coolant level. The coolant level must be filled up to the top (see
sketch).
3
Inspect coolant with densimeter or glycol tester. Strongly discolored or thick-
ened coolant must be replaced.
4
Use only coolant as recommended in the current Operators
Manual.
If necessary, replenish with coolant of same composition.
5
Tighten the radiator cap by hand.
NOTE:
The radiator cap must be tightened until the stop lug is
contacted.
NOTICE
Step
Procedure
1
Engine test run.
2
Check for leaks.
3
Switch the engine OFF.
4
Allow the engine to cool down.
5
Check the coolant level and top up with coolant as required.
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