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21 WATER PUMP, COOLING SYSTEM
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21.1
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 compo
nents of the cooling system.
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In the event of scalding, rinse the area affected immediately with lukewarm water.
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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.
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Preparatory work
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Remove the engine guard. (E8 p. 43)
Main work
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Position the motorcycle upright.
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Place a suitable container under the engine.
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Remove screw O-
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Remove the radiator cap.
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Completely drain the coolant.
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Mount and tighten screw O with a new seal ring.
Guideline
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Plug, drain hole of water pump
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Finishing work
- Install the engine guard. (iH p. 43)
21.2
Filling/bleeding the cooling system
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.
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Stand the motorcycle on its side stand on a horizontal surface.
Remove radiator cap O-
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