15
COOLING SYSTEM
15.7
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.
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.
15.8
Refilling with coolant
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.
Condition
The engine is cold.
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Position the motorcycle upright.
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Place a suitable container under the water pump cover.
(TC 125)
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Remove screw
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Completely drain the coolant.
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Mount and tighten screw
Guideline
Drain plug, water pump cover
S01292-10
(TC 250, TX 300)
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Remove screw
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Completely drain the coolant.
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Mount and tighten screw
Guideline
Screw, water pump cover (TC 250)
Screw, water pump cover (TX 300)
S01293-10
. Take off radiator cap
with a new seal ring.
M6
. Take off radiator cap
with a new seal ring.
M6
M6
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8 Nm (5.9 lbf ft)
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10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
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