Checking And Topping Up The Coolant - APRILIA RST mille Futura 2001 Service Manual

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2.14 CHECKING AND TOPPING UP THE
COOLANT
Carefully read 1.3.9 (PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL
INFORMATION) and 1.4.6 (COOLANT).
Always check the coolant level before riding, and change
it every 2 years.
WARNING
The coolant level should be checked and topped up
only while the engine is cold.
Shut off the engine and wait for it to cool.
NOTE
Place the vehicle on the center stand on a flat,
hard surface.
Keep the vehicle upright with both wheels resting on
the ground.
Check through the slot provided on the right fairing to
make sure that the level of fluid in the expansion tank
(1) is between the "FULL" and "LOW" marks.
FULL = maximum level
LOW = minimum level
If not:
Unscrew and remove the screw (2).
Remove the cover (3).
Unscrew and remove the filler cap (4).
DANGER
Coolant is harmful if swallowed; contact with skin or
eyes may cause irritation.
Do not insert your finger or any foreign objects to
check for coolant.
See Safety Warnings,
WARNINGS).
WARNING
Do not add additives or other substances to the fluid.
If using a funnel or other tool, make sure it is
perfectly clean.
Top up with coolant, see 1.12 (LUBRICANT CHART)
until the level of fluid approximately reaches the
"FULL" mark.
Do not exceed this level, to keep fluid from leaking out
while the engine is running.
Replace the filler cap (4).
WARNING
If coolant is used up too quickly and the expansion
tank (1) becomes empty, check for leaks in the
circuit.
Release 00/2002 - 03
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AND TUNING OPERATIONS
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