16.6
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.
Finishing work
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Check the coolant level. (
Condition
The engine is cold.
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Remove screw
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Place an appropriate container under the water pump cover.
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Completely drain the coolant.
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Mount and tighten screw
Guideline
Screw, water pump
cover
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Position the motorcycle upright.
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Completely fill the radiator with coolant.
Coolant (
p. 149)
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Push protection cap
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COOLING SYSTEM 16
p. 112)
2
. Take off radiator cap
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1
with a new seal ring.
M6
10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
3
upward over the thermostat.
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