CHANGING THE COOLANT

CAUTION:

CHK ADJ

Adding water instead of coolant lowers the antifreeze content of the coolant. If water is used instead of coolant, check, and if necessary, correct the antifreeze concentration of the coolant.

Use only distilled water. However, soft water may be used if distilled water is not available.

If coolant comes into contact with painted surfaces, immediately wash them with water.

Do not mix different types of antifreeze.

13.Install:

Radiator cap

14.Fill:

Coolant reservoir

(with the recommended coolant to the maximum level mark a)

15.Install:

Coolant reservoir cap

16.Start the engine, warm it up for several minutes, and then turn it off.

17.Check:

Coolant level

Refer to “CHECKING THE COOLANT LEVEL”.

NOTE:

Before checking the coolant level, wait a few minutes until the coolant has settled.

18.Install:

Left footrest board

Refer to “FOOTREST BOARDS”.

Front fender

Engine skid plate

Front carrier

Engine side cover

Fuel tank side panel (left)

Seat

Refer to “SEAT, CARRIERS, FENDERS AND FUEL TANK”.

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