Triumph Tiger 800, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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Maintenance and Adjustment
Do not use mineral, vegetable, non-detergent
oil, castor based oils or any oil not
conforming to the required specification. The
use of these oils may cause instant, severe
engine damage.
Cooling System
To ensure efficient
engine cooling, check
the coolant level each
day before riding the
motorcycle, and top up
the coolant if the level
is low.
Note:
• A year-round, Hybrid Organic Acid
Technology (known as Hybrid OAT
or HOAT) coolant is installed in the
cooling system when the motorcycle
leaves the factory. It is coloured
green, contains a 50% solution of
ethylene glycol based antifreeze,
and has a freezing point of -35°C
(-31°F).
Corrosion Inhibitors
To protect the cooling system from corrosion,
the use of corrosion inhibitor chemicals in the
coolant is essential.
If coolant containing a corrosion inhibitor is
not used, the cooling system will accumulate
rust and scale in the water jacket and radiator.
This will block the coolant passages, and
considerably reduce the efficiency of the
cooling system.
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