GAS GAS 2005 FSE 450, Руководство по обслуживанию

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Changing the coolant
- The coolant should be changed periodically to ensure long engine life.
- Wait for the engine to cool completely.
- Situate the motorcycle so that it is perpendicular to the ground.
- Remove the radiator cap.
- Place a container under the coolant drain plug, and drain the coolant
from the radiator and engine by removing the drain plug at the bottom
of the water pump cover. Immediately wipe or wash off any coolant
that spills on the frame, engine, or wheels.
(A). Water pump cover.
(B). Coolant drain Plug.
WARNING
If coolant gets on the tyres this will make them slippery and could
result in an accident.
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NOTE
Check the level when the engine is cold.
(1). Coolant level.
(2). Filler opening.
If the coolant level is low, add the correct amount of coolant through
the filler opening.
Recommended liquid
Permanent type of antifreeze (distilled water and ethylene glycol)
with corrosion and rust inhibitor chemicals for aluminium engines
and radiators).
NOTE
Initially a permanent type of antifreeze is installed in the cooling
system by the manufacturer. This is green in colour, containing
50 % ethylene glycol with a freezing point of –35°C.
Total quantity
Mix antifreeze and distilled water 1:1 (distilled water 50%, antifreeze
50%).
(A)
(B)