Engine Coolant; Brakes - Suzuki DR·Z400SM Owner's Manual

ENGINE COOLANT
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The engine coolant in the radiator
will overflow to coolant reservoir if
the engine overheats. Overflowed
engine coolant goes back to the
radiator when the engine cools. If
engine coolant remains in the
engine coolant reservoir, replen ­
ish the radiator with specified
engine coolant.
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1. Remove the bolts and radiator
cover.
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2. Loosen the screw and turn the
radiator cap counterclockwise
and remove it.
You can be injured by scalding
fluid or steam if you open the
radiator cap when the engine is
hot.
Do not open the radiator cap
when the engine is hot. Wait
until engine cools.
3. Replenish the radiator witt
specified engine cool an
described in the FUEL
ENGINE OIL AND COOLANl
RECOMMENDATION section
Engine coolant must be fille(
up to the bottom of the infe
hole.
4. Tighten the radiator
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securely, and then tighten th.
screw securely.
BRAKES
This motorcycle has front and
rear disk brakes.
Failure to inspect and properly
maintain the brakes increases
your chance of having an acci ­
dent.
Inspect the brake system
before each use according to
the INSPECTION BEFORE
RIDING section. Follow the
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
section to maintain your brake
system.
NOTE: Operating in mud, water,
sand or other extreme conditions
can cause accelerated brake
wear. If you operate your motorcy­
cle under these conditions, the
lJrakes must be inspected more
often than recommended in the
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE.
I Brake Fluid
FRONT
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REAR
Check the brake fluid level in both
the front and rear brake fluid res ­
ervoirs. If the level in either reser­
voir is below the lower mark,
inspect for brake pad wear and
leaks.
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