17 COOLING SYSTEM
17.3
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S04173-10
Checking the coolant level
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 components of the cooling system.
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In the event of scalding, rinse the area affected immediately with lukewarm water.
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Stand the motorcycle upright on a horizontal surface.
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1
Remove cap
of the compensating tank.
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Check the antifreeze in the coolant.
−25 ... −45 °C (−13 ... −49 °F)
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If the antifreeze in the coolant does not match the speci-
fied value:
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Correct the antifreeze in the coolant.
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Check the coolant level in the compensating tank.
The coolant level must be between the two markings.
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If the coolant level does not match the specified value:
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Correct the coolant level.
Coolant (
p. 121)
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Mount the cap of the compensating tank.
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2
Remove screws
and take off the cover.
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3
Remove radiator cap
.
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Check the antifreeze in the coolant.
−25 ... −45 °C (−13 ... −49 °F)
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If the antifreeze in the coolant does not match the speci-
fied value:
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Correct the antifreeze in the coolant.
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Check the coolant level in the radiator.
The radiator must be filled completely.
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If the coolant level does not match the specified value:
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Check the coolant level and the reason for the loss.
Coolant (
p. 121)
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If you had to add more coolant than the specified amount:
> 0.20 l (> 0.21 qt.)
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Fill/bleed the cooling system.
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Mount the radiator cap.
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Position the cover, mount and tighten screws
Guideline
Remaining screws,
chassis
(
p. 98)
2
.
M5
5 Nm (3.7 lbf ft)