Checking And Topping Up - APRILIA ATLANTIC 500 Manual

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MAX
MIN

CHECKING AND TOPPING UP

WARNING
Wait for the engine to cool down before
checking or topping up coolant level.
◆ Stop the engine and wait until it has cooled
down.
NOTE
Place the vehicle on firm and level
ground.
Open the small storage compartment, see
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page 23 (GLOVE COMPARTENT).
Check that coolant level in the expansion
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tank (1) is between the "MIN" and "MAX"
marks.
MIN = minimum level.
MAX = maximum level.
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If not so:
Remove the front cover, see page 54
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(REMOVING THE FRONT COVER)
◆ Turn the filler cap (2) anticlockwise to
release it, but do not remove the cap.
◆ Allow a few seconds for any residual
pressure to discharge.
NOTE
A breather pipe (3) is connected to
filler cap (2). Do not force or disconnect the
breather pipe (3).
◆ Unscrew and remove the filler cap (2).
WARNING
Coolant is toxic when ingested. Contact
with eyes or skin may cause irritation.
Do not put your fingers or any other object
into the filler opening in order to ensure
that there is coolant.
CAUTION
Never top up beyond the "MAX" level mark
or coolant will leak out when the engine is
running.
Top up with coolant, see page 74
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(LUBRICANT CHART) up to about the
"MAX" mark.
Refit the filler cap (2).
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CAUTION
If coolant level drops too quickly or the
tank is empty, check the cooling circuit for
leaks. Have the leak repaired at an aprilia
Official Dealer.
Refit the front cover, see page 54
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(REMOVING THE FRONT COVER).