COOLANT REPLACEMENT
WARNING*: Coolant shall be replaced with cold
engine and coolant.
Emptying procedure
- Place a vessel on the R.H. side of the cylinder,
under the coolant drain screw (1). FIRST remove
the screw (1) then SLOWLY open the R.H. radiator
cap (2); slope the motorcycle on the right side to
drain the coolant easily in the vessel. Reassemble
the screw (1) (coupling torque 10 Nm/ 1 Kgm/ 7,38
ft/lb).
B
1
Filling procedure
- Pour the mount of liquid prescribed into the
radiator and re-position the cap (2)
- Take the motor to temperature to eliminate any
air bubbles.
- Allow the coolant to cool down then remove cap
(2) and check the level as explained under "Cool-
ant level check".
B
A
- Periodically check the connecting hoses (see
"Scheduled Maintenance Chart"): this will avoid
coolant leakage and consequent engine seizure:
If hoses (A) show cracks, swelling or hardening
due to sheaths desiccation, their replacement
shall be advisable.
- Check the correct tightening of the clamps (B).
2
A
B
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