PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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Coolant
The coolant level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the cool-
ant must be changed at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.
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To check the coolant level
1. Place the vehicle on the center-
stand.
2. Remove cowling A. (See page
6-8.)
TIP
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The coolant level must be checked
on a cold engine since the level
varies with engine temperature.
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Make sure that the vehicle is posi-
tioned straight up when checking
the coolant level. A slight tilt to the
side can result in a false reading.
3. Check the coolant level in the cool-
ant reservoir.
TIP
The coolant should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks.
4. If the coolant is at or below the
minimum level mark, remove cowl-
ing C. (See page 6-8.)
5. Remove the coolant reservoir
breather hose from the guide, and
then remove the coolant reservoir
cap.
6. Add coolant to the maximum level
mark, and then install the coolant
reservoir cap.
WARNING! Re-
move only the coolant reservoir
cap. Never attempt to remove
the radiator cap when the en-
gine is hot.
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NOTICE:
If
coolant is not available, use dis-
tilled water or soft tap water in-
stead. Do not use hard water or
salt water since it is harmful to
the engine. If water has been
used instead of coolant, replace
it with coolant as soon as possi-
ble, otherwise the cooling sys-
tem will not be protected
1. Coolant reservoir
2. Maximum level mark
3. Minimum level mark
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1. Coolant reservoir cap
2. Coolant reservoir breather hose
3. Guide
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