Coolant Level Adjustment; Coolant Change - Triumph Tiger 800 XCA 2007 Owner's Handbook 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, pressurised
coolant will cause scalds and skin
damage.
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1. Expansion tank
removed for clarity)
2. Expansion tank cap
To adjust the coolant level:
• Allow the engine to cool.
• The expansion tank cap can be re-
moved from the right hand side of
the motorcycle, between the front
of the fuel tank and the frame.
• Remove the cap from the expan-
sion tank and add coolant mixture
through the filler opening until the
level reaches the MAX mark.
• Refit the cap.
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(fuel tank shown
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 cause scale accumulation
in the engine
considerably reduce the efficiency of
the cooling system.
Reduced cooling system efficiency may
cause the engine to overheat and
suffer severe damage.

Coolant Change

It is recommended that the coolant is
changed by an authorised Triumph
dealer in accordance with scheduled
maintenance requirements.
Radiator and Hoses
Warning
The fan operates automatically when
the engine is running. Always keep
hands and clothing away from the fan
as contact with the rotating fan can
cause injury.
Maintenance
coolant has
and top up
and radiator, and
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if