Checking The Coolant Level; Draining The Coolant - Husqvarna FC 450 2014 Repair Manual

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WATER PUMP, COOLING SYSTEM
Checkin the coolant level
Warning
Danger of scalding
Do not remove the radiator cap, radiator hoses or other cooling system components when the engine is hot. Allow the
engine and cooling system to cool down. In case of scalding, rinse immediately with lukewarm water.
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Warning
Danger of poisoning
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Coolant must not come into contact with the skin, eyes, or clothing. If contact occurs with the eyes, rinse with water
immediately and contact a physician. Immediately clean contaminated areas on the skin with soap and water. If fuel is
swallowed, contact a physician immediately. Change clothing that is contaminated with coolant. Keep coolant out of
reach of children.
Drainin the coolant
Warning
Danger of scalding
Do not remove the radiator cap, radiator hoses or other cooling system components when the engine is hot. Allow the
engine and cooling system to cool down. In case of scalding, rinse immediately with lukewarm water.
A
Warning
Danger of poisoning
-
Coolant must not come into contact with the skin, eyes, or clothing. If contact occurs with the eyes, rinse with water
immediately and contact a physician. Immediately clean contaminated areas on the skin with soap and water. If fuel is
swallowed, contact a physician immediately. Change clothing that is contaminated with coolant. Keep coolant out of
reach of children.
During motorcycle operation, the coolant gets very hot and is under pressure.
Coolant is poisonous and a health hazard.
Condition
The engine is cold.
Stand the motorcycle upright on a horizontal surface.
Remove the radiator cap.
Check the coolant level in the radiator.
Coolant level
fins
If the coolant level does not match the specified value:
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Correct the coolant level.
I Coolant ('r p. 216)
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Mount the radiator cap.
During motorcycle operation, the coolant gets very hot and is under pressure.
Coolant is poisonous and a health hazard.
Condition
The engine is cold.
Position the motorcycle upright.
Place a suitable container under the water pump cover.
Remove screw
Completely drain the coolant.
Mount and tighten screw
Guideline
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Screw, water pump cover
6)
10 mm (0.39 in)
above the radiator
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Take off radiator cap@.
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with a new seal ring.
M6
188
110 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)