Triumph Sprint ST ABS, Handbook

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Maintenance and Adjustment
Distilled water must be used to dilute coolant
to the correct mixture ratio.
In an emergency, tap water can be added to
the cooling system. However, the coolant
must then be changed and returned to the
correct mixture ratio using distilled water and
new coolant as soon as possible.
Coolant Level Inspection
1. Expansion tank
2. MAX mark
3. MIN mark
Position the motorcycle on level ground and
in an upright position. The expansion tank is
located beneath removable panels on the left
hand side of the front fairing.
The coolant level in the expansion tank can
be checked by looking up and through the
centre opening of the front fairing. The level
can also be checked from above by looking
down to the left.
Check the coolant level in the expansion
tank. The coolant level must be between the
MAX and MIN marks. If the coolant is below
the minimum level, the coolant level must be
adjusted.
Warning
Always use the anti-freeze in accordance
with the instructions of the manufacturer.
Coolant mixture that contains anti-freeze
and corrosion inhibitors contains toxic
chemicals that are harmful to the human
body. Never swallow anti-freeze or any of
the motorcycle coolant.
Caution
Distilled water must be used to dilute
coolant to the correct mixture ratio. If hard
water is used in the cooling system, it will
cause scale accumulation in the engine
and radiator and considerably reduce the
efficiency of the cooling system. Reduced
cooling system efficiency may cause the
engine to overheat and suffer severe
damage.
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