Triumph Tiger 1050 2008, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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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.
Check the coolant level in the expansion tank
by looking up, through the center opening of
the front fairing. The coolant level should 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 reduces the
efficiency of the cooling system. Reduced
cooling system efficiency may cause the
engine to overheat and suffer severe
damage.
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