Coolant Level Adjustment; Coolant Change - Triumph T120 Owner's Manual

Coolant Level Adjustment

Warning
Do not remove the expansion tank or
radiator pressure cap when the engine
is hot. When the engine is hot, the
coolant inside the radiator will be hot
and also under pressure. Contact with
this hot, pressurized coolant will cause
scalds and skin damage.
Note:
• If the coolant level is being checked
because the
overheated, also check the level in
the radiator
necessary.
• In an emergency, distilled water
can be added to the cooling system.
However, the coolant must then be
drained and replenished with HD4X
Hybrid OAT coolant as soon as
possible.
Caution
If hard water is used in the cooling
system, it will
accumulation in
radiator and considerably reduce the
efficiency of the
Reduced cooling system efficiency may
cause the engine to overheat and
suffer severe damage.
Street Twin and Bonneville T120
Allow the engine to cool.
The expansion tank cap can be removed
from the left
motorcycle, towards the rear of the
engine.
coolant
and top off
cause scale
the engine and
cooling system.
hand side of
Remove the cap from the expansion
tank and add coolant mixture through
the filler opening until the level reaches
the MAX mark. Re-install the cap.
Thruxton and Thruxton R
Allow the engine to cool.
The expansion tank cap can be removed
from the right hand side of the
motorcycle, towards the rear of the
engine.
Remove the sprocket cover.
Remove the cap from the expansion
tank and add coolant mixture through
the filler opening until the level reaches
has
the maximum (top) mark.
if
Re-install
sprocket cover to 7 lb ft (9 Nm).

Coolant Change

Have the
authorized
accordance
maintenance requirements.
Radiator and Hoses
Check the radiator hoses for cracks or
deterioration,
tightness in accordance with scheduled
maintenance requirements. Have your
authorized Triumph dealer replace any
defective items.
Check the radiator grille and fins for
obstructions by insects, leaves or mud.
Clean off any obstructions with a
stream of low pressure water.
the
Maintenance
the cap. Re-install
coolant changed
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