14. PERIODIC SERVICE

2. Flushing the Cooling System

1.Fill the cooling system with water and common flushing / cooling liquid. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions.

2.Reinstall and retighten the radiator cap.

3.Start and run the engine until it reaches the operating temperature.

CAUTION

Avoid injury:

●The engine and coolant can be hot. Avoid contact with skin to prevent severe burns. ALWAYS wear safety glasses when draining the cooling system.

4.Shut down the engine.

5.Open the radiator petcock and remove the drain plug.

6.Immediately drain the cooling system before rust and dirt in it settle.

7.Close the radiator petcock, and reinstall the drain plug.

(A)Radiator petcock

3. Filling the Cooling System

IMPORTANT: Avoid damage.

●Use of an incorrect coolant mixture can damage the radiator.

●NEVER operate the engine with plain water.

●NEVER use an antifreeze mixture with a concentration of more than 50% water to coolant mixture.

●NEVER pour the coolant or water into the radiator while the engine is hot.

NOTE:

●For adding coolant to the cooling system, use of High Quality Permanent Type Antifreeze (Ethylene Glycol with corrosion and rust inhibitor chemicals) is recommended.

For the correct mixture ratio, see the manufacturer’s directions on the coolant container.

1.Allow the radiator to cool down.

2.Fill the cooling system. The cooling system capacity is approximately 1.2 US gal (4.5 L).

3.Reinstall and retighten the radiator cap.

4.Start and run the engine until it reaches the operating temperature.

5.Shut down the engine.

6.Check the reserve tank coolant level, and add the coolant as necessary.

7.Reinstall the side panel.

8.Lower the hood.

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EX2900, EX3200 specifications

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