Changing The Coolant - GAS GAS MC50 2021 Owner's Manual

14 COOLING SYSTEM
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Changing the coolant

Warning
Danger of scalding During motorcycle operation, the coolant gets very hot and is under pressure.
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Do not open the radiator, the radiator hoses or other cooling system components if the engine or the cooling
system are at operating temperature.
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Allow the cooling system and the engine to cool down before you open the radiator, the radiator hoses or
other components of the cooling system.
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In the event of scalding, rinse the area affected immediately with lukewarm water.
Warning
Danger of poisoning Coolant is toxic and a health hazard.
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Keep coolant out of the reach of children.
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Do not allow coolant to come into contact with the skin, the eyes and clothing.
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Consult a doctor immediately if coolant is swallowed.
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Rinse the affected area immediately with plenty of water in the event of contact with the skin.
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Rinse eyes thoroughly with water and consult a doctor immediately if coolant gets into the eyes.
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Change clothing if coolant spills onto your clothing.
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Check the coolant level. (
Condition
The engine is cold.
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Position the motorcycle upright.
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Place an appropriate container under the water pump cover.
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1
Remove screw
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Completely drain the coolant.
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Mount and tighten screw
Guideline
Drain plug, water
pump cover
F03007-10
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Make sure that screw
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Add coolant to level
Guideline
A
Distance above the radia-
tor fins
Coolant
F03008-10
p. 82)
. Take off the radiator cap.
1
with a new seal ring.
M6 6 Nm (4.4 lbf ft)
1
is tightened.
A
.
10 mm (0.39 in)
0.7 l (0.7 qt.) Coolant ( p. 108)