Cooling System 15; Checking The Antifreeze And Coolant Level - GAS GAS MC 350F 2023 Owner's Manual

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15.1

Cooling system

15.2

Checking the antifreeze and coolant level

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 harmful to health.

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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.

Water pump

in the engine circulates the coolant.

The pressure resulting from the warming of the cooling system is reg-

ulated by a valve in radiator cap

vehicle at the specified coolant temperature will not result in a risk of

malfunctions.

120 °C (248 °F)

Cooling is effected by the air stream.

The lower the speed, the less the cooling effect. Dirty cooling fins also

reduce the cooling effect.

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Condition

The engine is cold.

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Stand the motorcycle upright on a horizontal surface.

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Remove the radiator cap.

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Check the antifreeze in the coolant.

−25 ... −45 °C (−13 ... −49 °F)

If the antifreeze in the coolant does not match the specified

value:

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Correct the antifreeze in the coolant.

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Check the coolant level in the radiator.

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Coolant level

radiator fins

If the coolant level does not match the specified value:

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Correct the coolant level.

Coolant (

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Mount the radiator cap.