Service Rules - Honda C8R600F4 Service Manual

GENERAL INFORMATION
COOLANT
Under some conditions, the ethylene glycol in engine
coolant is combustible and its flame is not visible. If the
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•Avoid spilling engine coolant on the exhaust system or
engine parts. They may be hot enough
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cause the
coolant to ignite and burn without a visible flame.
• Coolant (ethylene glycol) can cause some skin irritation
and is poisonous if swallowed. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF
CHILDREN.
• Do not rsmovs ths radiator cap whliln ths engine is hot.
The coolant is under pressure and could scald you.
• Keep hands and clothing away from the cooling fan, as it
starts automatically.
CAUTION:
Using coolant with silicate corrosion inhibitors may cause
premature wear of water pump seals or blockage of radia·
tor passages. Using tap water may cause engine damage.
SERVICE RULES
BA TIE RY HYDROGEN GAS & ELECTROLYTE
• The battery gives off explosive gases; keep sparks,
flames and cigarettes away. Provide adequate ventilation
when charging.
• T/11:1 /J<1tt1:1ry cu11Laim; :;u/furic <1cid (elt:clrulyte}. Cuul<1cl
with skin or eyes may cause severe burns. Wear protec-
tive clothing and a face shield.
- If electrolyte gets on your skin, flush with water.
- If electrolyte gets in your eyes, flush with water for at
least 15 minutes and call a physician immediately.
• Electrolyte is poisonous.
- If swallowed. drink large quantities of water or milk
and follow with milk of magnesia or vegetable oil and
call a physician. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
1. Use genuine HONDA or HONDA-recommended parts and lubricants or their equivalents. Parts that don't meet HONDA's
design specifications may cause damage to the motorcycle.
2. Use the special tools desiQned for this product to avoid damage and incorrect assembly.
3. Use only metric tools when servicing the motorcycle. Metric bolts, nuts and screws are not interchangeable with English
fasteners.
4. Install new gaskets, 0-rings, cotter pins, and lock plates when reassembling.
5. When tightening bolto or nuto, begin with the larger diameter or inner bolt first. Then tighten to tha spacifiad torque
diagonally in incremental steps unless a particular sequence is specified.
6. Clean parts in cleaning solvent upon disassembly. Lubricate any sliding surfaces before reassembly.
7. After reassembly, check all parts for proper installation and operation.
8. Route all electrical wires as show on pages 1-18 through 1-28, Cable and Harness routing.
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