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use and maintenance
Pegaso 650 I.E.
CHECKING AND TOPPING UP
WARNING
Check the coolant level and top up the
expansion tank with cold engine.
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Stop the engine and wait until it has
cooled down.
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Keep the vehicle in vertical position, with
the two wheels resting on the ground.
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Not
present .
Make sure that
the level of the fluid contained in the
expansion tank (2) is included between
the “
MAX
” and “
MIN
”.
MAX
= maximum level
MIN
= minimum level
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.
The level is correct if it approxi-
mately reaches “
MAX
” mark.
If not, proceed as follows:
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Unscrew and remove the filling cap (1).
WARNING
The coolant is noxious: do not swallow
it; if the coolant gets in contact with the
skin or the eyes, it can cause serious
irritations.
Do not use your fingers or any other
object to check if there is enough
coolant.
CAUTION
Do not put additives or other subtances
into the fluid.
If you use a funnel or other similar
items, make sure that they are perfectly
clean.
u
Top up the expansion tank by adding
c o o l a n t , s e e p . 9 3 ( L U B R I C A N T
CHART), until this almost reaches the
“
MAX
” level. Do not exceed this level,
otherwise the fluid will flow out while the
engine is running.
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Put back the filling cap (1).
CAUTION
In case of excessive consumption of
coolant and in case the tank remains
empty, make sure that there are no
leaks in the circuit. Have it repaired by
an
aprilia
Official Dealer.
