Triumph STREET TRIPLE, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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Maintenance and Adjustment
Coolant Level Adjustment
Allow the engine to cool.
Remove the cap from the expansion tank
and add coolant mixture through the filler
opening until the level reaches the MAX
mark. Refit the cap.
Note:
• If the coolant level is being checked
because the coolant has overheated,
also check the level in the radiator
and top up if necessary.
• In an emergency, distilled water can
be added to the cooling system.
However, the coolant must then be
drained and replenished with HD4X
Hybrid OAT coolant as soon as
possible.
Coolant Change
Have the coolant changed by an authorised
Triumph dealer in accordance with scheduled
maintenance requirements.
Radiator and Hoses
Check the radiator hoses for cracks or
deterioration, and hose clips for tightness in
accordance with scheduled maintenance
requirements. Have your authorised Triumph
dealer replace any defective items.
Check the radiator grille and fins for
obstructions by insects, leaves or mud. Clean
off any obstructions with a stream of
low-pressure water.
Warning
Do not remove the radiator pressure cap
when the engine is hot. When the engine
is hot, the coolant inside the radiator will be
hot and also under pressure. Contact with
this hot, pressurised coolant will cause
scalds and skin damage.
Caution
If hard water is used in the cooling system,
it will cause scale accumulation in the
engine and radiator and considerably
reduces the efficiency of the cooling
system. Reduced cooling system efficiency
may cause the engine to overheat and
suffer severe damage.
Warning
The fan operates automatically when the
engine is running. Always keep hands and
clothing away from the fan as contact with
the rotating fan can cause injury.
Caution
Using high-pressure water sprays, such as
from a car wash facility or household
pressure washer, can damage the radiator
fins, cause leaks and impair the radiator's
efficiency.
Do not obstruct or deflect airflow through
the radiator by installing unauthorised
accessories, either in front of the radiator or
behind the cooling fan. Interference with
the radiator airflow can cause overheating,
potentially resulting in engine damage.