Coolant - APRILIA ETX 125 - 1998 Manual

COOLANT

a
Do not use the vehicle if the
coolant is below the minimum
prescribed level.
c
Remember: 1 mile = 1.6 km
1 km = 0.625 miles
Check the coolant level every 2000 km and
after long rides; change it every 24
months.
28 use and maintenance ETX 125
a
The coolant is noxious: do not
swallow it; if the coolant gets in
contact with the skin or the eyes,
it can cause serious irritations.
If the coolant gets in contact with your
skin or eyes, rinse with plenty of water
and consult a doctor. If it is swallowed,
induce vomit, rinse mouth and throat
with plenty of water and consult a doc-
tor without delay.
KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN.
Be careful not to spill the coolant on the
red-hot parts of the engine: it may catch
fire and send out invisible flames.
In case maintenance operations are to
be performed, it is advisable to use la-
tex gloves.
a
Have the coolant changed by an
aprilia Official Dealer .
The coolant is made up of 50% water and
50% antifreeze.
This mixture is ideal for most running tem-
peratures and ensures good protection
against corrosion.
Ii is advisable to keep the same mixture
also in the hot season, since in this way
losses due to evaporation are reduced and
it is not necessary to top up very frequent-
ly.
The mineral salt deposits left in the radiator
by evaporated water are thus reduced and
the efficiency of the cooling system re-
mains unchanged.
If the outdoor temperature is below 0˚,
check the cooling circuit frequently and if
necessary increase the antifreeze concen-
tration (up to maximum 60%).
For the cooling solution use distilled water,
in order not to damage the engine.
a
Do not remove the radiator cap
when the engine is hot, since the
coolant is under pressure and its
temperature is high.