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Maintenance and Adjustment
Position the motorcycle on level ground
and
in
an
upright
expansion tank can be viewed from the
left hand side of the motorcycle.
Check the coolant level in the expansion
tank. The coolant level must be between
the MAX and MIN marks. If the coolant is
below the minimum level, the coolant
level must be adjusted.
Coolant Level Adjustment
Warning
Do not remove the radiator pressure
cap when the engine is hot. When the
engine is hot, the coolant inside the
radiator will be hot and also under
pressure.
Contact
with
pressurised coolant will cause scalds
and skin damage.
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1.
Expansion tank
2. Expansion tank cap
Allow the engine to cool.
The expansion tank cap can be removed
from
the
left
hand
motorcycle.
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Remove the cap from the expansion
position.
The
tank and add coolant mixture through
the filler opening until the level reaches
the MAX mark. Refit the cap.
Note:
•
If the coolant level is being checked
because the coolant has overheated,
also check the level in the radiator
and top up if necessary.
•
In an emergency, distilled water can
be added to the cooling system.
However, the coolant must then be
drained and replenished with HD4X
Hybrid OAT
possible.
this
hot,
If hard water is used in the cooling
system,
accumulation
radiator and considerably reduce the
efficiency of the cooling system.
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Reduced cooling system efficiency
may cause the engine to overheat and
suffer severe damage.
Coolant Change
Have the coolant changed by an auth-
orised Triumph dealer in accordance with
scheduled maintenance requirements.
Radiator and Hoses
Check the radiator hoses for cracks or
deterioration,
tightness in accordance with scheduled
maintenance requirements. Have your
authorised Triumph dealer replace any
defective items.
side
of
the
Check the radiator grille and fins for
obstructions by insects, leaves or mud.
Clean off any obstructions with a stream
of low-pressure water.
coolant
as
soon
as
Caution
it
will
cause
scale
in
the
engine
and
and
hose
clips
for
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