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Printed : 1/9/02
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C O O L A N T
Use a high quality ethylene glycol based anti-
freeze containing corrosion inhibitors specifically
formulated for use in aluminum engines.
Use a 1:1 mixture of coolant and distilled water.
Check the coolant level before every ride.
Have the coolant in your vehicle replaced every 2
years.
Always wait for the engine and radiator to cool
completely before removing the radiator cap.
You can be burned severely by coolant spraying
out at a high temperature.
Always wear eye protection and protective
clothing when working with any components of
the cooling system. Call a doctor immediately if
coolant is swallowed and induce vomiting.
Flush eyes and skin with water if coolant gets in
eyes or comes into contact with skin.
KEEP COOLANT AWAY FROM CHILDREN AND
PETS. WIPE UP SPILLS IMMEDIATELY.
CAUTION
Insufficient coolant or leaking coolant system
can result in severe engine damage.
The coolant system on your vehicle is the self
bleeding type. Manually bleeding the system
is not required after refilling a drained system.
If the you ever add more than 150cc of coolant
or the top of the radiator core was visible
before adding, reinstall the cap and start the
engine. Allow it to run for about a minute.
Because the bleeding action may not be as
good with an engine at idle, raise the engine
rpm a few times but don’t over-rev. Shut the
engine off and allow the system to completely
cool. Check the coolant level and add fluid if
necessary.
If the coolant level in the radiator has
dropped, this may be an indication of a
serious internal engine problem. Have the
system inspected by your Cannondale Dealer
before riding.
CHECKING THE COOLANT LEVEL
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With the engine cold, place a thick towel over
the radiator cap. Slowly turn the cap in direction
(a) to the first detent and allow any residual
pressure to escape.
The photo above shows the right side of the
vehicle with the radiator shroud removed. The
dotted line indicates the routing of the coolant bleed
hose.
1. Coolant pump cover
2. Bleed hose
3. Radiator
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