Coolant - APRILIA RSV mile Use & Maintenance Book

COOLANT

Do not use the vehicle if the coolant is
below the minimum prescribed level.
Perform these maintenance operations
at one-half of the specified intervals, if
your vehicle is often used in rainy or
very dusty conditions, on unpaved
roads, or in any kind of competition.
Check the coolant level every 600 mi
(1,000 km), before riding and after long tri-
ps.
Have the coolant changed by your Local
aprilia Dealer every 2 years.
Coolant is poisonous! Do not ingest coo-
lant under any circumstance. Should
you get coolant in your mouth, rinse with
cool water and immediately seek medi-
cal attention. Coolant is also very dange-
rous to your skin and eyes. Should you
accidentally get coolant on your clothing
or skin, change clothes immediately.
Wash coolant from your skin with hot
water and soap. Should you get coolant
in your eyes, flush with plenty of cool
water and seek professional medical
help at once. Should someone swallow
coolant accidentally, induce vomiting,
rinse mouth with water, and immediately
seek professional medical attention.
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DISPOSE OF THE COOLANT PROPERLY.
BE SURE TO KEEP THE DRAINED COO-
LANT AWAY FROM CHILDREN AND
PETS. IT IS SWEET TASTING, AS WELL
AS EXTREMELY POISONOUS, AND IS
VERY ATTRACTIVE TO CHILDREN AND
PETS.
Use extra caution not to spill the coo-
lant on any hot parts of the engine. It is
flammable, and can emit invisible, no-
xious fumes.
Always wear rubber or latex gloves
when servicing the cooling system.
Have the coolant changed by your Local
aprilia Dealer.
The coolant is made up of 50% water and
50% antifreeze.
This mixture is ideal for most running tem-
peratures and ensures good protection
against corrosion.
It is advisable to keep the same mixture also
in the hot season, since in this way losses
due to evaporation are reduced and it is not
necessary to top up very frequently.
The mineral salt deposits left in the radiator
by evaporated water are thus reduced and
the efficiency of the cooling system re-
mains unchanged.
If the outdoor temperature is below 0°C,
check the cooling circuit frequently and if
necessary increase the antifreeze concen-
tration (up to maximum 60%).
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Use only distilled water when topping
off the cooling system. This will reduce
damage to the engine.
Do not add any additives or other sub-
stances to the coolant.
The coolant is very hot.
Do not remove the filler cap (4) when
the engine is hot since the coolant is
under pressure and it will splash out vi-
olently.
If it gets in contact with the skin or with
your clothing, it may cause severe
burns.
CHECKING AND TOPPING UP
Be aware of the risk of burns from the
coolant.
Check the coolant level and top up the
expansion tank only after the engine
has thoroughly cooled.
NOTE
Place the vehicle on firm and flat
ground.
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Place the vehicle on the stand, see p. 83
(PLACING THE VEHICLE ON THE
STAND).