17 COOLING SYSTEM
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Warning
Danger of poisoning
Coolant is toxic and a health hazard.
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Keep coolant out of the reach of children.
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Do not allow coolant to come into contact with the skin, the eyes and clothing.
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Consult a doctor immediately if coolant is swallowed.
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Rinse the affected area immediately with plenty of water in the event of contact with the skin.
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Rinse eyes thoroughly with water and consult a doctor immediately if coolant gets into the eyes.
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Change clothing if coolant spills onto your clothing.
Condition
The engine is cold.
The radiator is completely full.
Preparatory work
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Stand motorcycle upright on a horizontal surface.
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Main work
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Check coolant level in the compensating tank.
The coolant level must be between
MIN
and
MAX
.
» If the coolant level in the compensating tank is not at the
required level, but the tank is not empty:
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Remove cap of the compensating tank.
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Replenish coolant up to a level between
MIN
and
MAX
.
Coolant (
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Mount cap of the compensating tank.
» If there is no coolant in the compensating tank:
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Check the cooling system for leaks.
Info
Do not start up the motorcycle!
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Fill/bleed the cooling system.
17.4
Draining the coolant
Warning
Danger of scalding
During motorcycle operation, the coolant gets very hot and is under pressure.
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Do not open the radiator, the radiator hoses or other cooling system components if the engine or the
cooling system are at operating temperature.
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Allow the cooling system and the engine to cool down before you open the radiator, the radiator hoses
or other components of the cooling system.
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In the event of scalding, rinse the area affected immediately with lukewarm water.
