14.9
Changing the coolant
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.
Main work
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Make sure that screw
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Position the motorcycle upright.
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Take off radiator cap
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Completely fill the radiator with coolant.
Coolant (
V01304-11
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Loosen screw
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Mount and tighten screw
Guideline
Screw, radiator
bleeding
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Completely fill the radiator with coolant.
Coolant (
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K00974-10
Mount radiator cap
Danger
Danger of poisoning Exhaust gases are toxic and
inhaling them may result in unconsciousness and
death.
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Always make sure there is sufficient ventilation
when running the engine.
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Use effective exhaust extraction when starting or
running the engine in an enclosed space.
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Allow the engine to warm up and cool down again.
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Check the coolant level. (
Finishing work
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Check the cooling system for leaks.
COOLING SYSTEM 14
1
is tightened.
2
.
p. 124)
3
until coolant escapes without bubbles.
3
.
M6
8 Nm (5.9 lbf ft)
p. 124)
2
.
p. 95)
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