17 COOLING SYSTEM
17.6
220
S04170-11
Changing the coolant
Warning
Danger of scalding During motorcycle operation, the coolant gets very hot and is under pressure.
–
Do not open the radiator, the radiator hoses or other cooling system components if the engine or the
cooling system are at operating temperature.
–
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.
–
In the event of scalding, rinse the area affected immediately with lukewarm water.
–
Stop the engine and allow it to cool down.
–
When the engine is cool, check the coolant level in the radiator
and, if necessary, add coolant.
–
5
Remove cap
of the compensating tank and top up the
coolant level to the upper marking.
–
Mount the cap of the compensating tank.
–
Position the cover, mount and tighten screws
Guideline
Remaining screws,
chassis
Finishing work
–
Install the motor guard. (
1
and
M5
5 Nm (3.7 lbf ft)
p. 152)
3
.