Coolant - APRILIA MX 125 - ED01 2004 Manual

COOLANT

WARNING
Do not use the vehicle if the coolant is
below the minimum prescribed level.
N O T E
P e r f o r m t h e m a i n t e n a n c e
o p e r a t i o n s w i t h h a l f t h e f r e q u e n c y
indicated if the vehicle is used in rainy or
dusty areas, on uneven surfaces or on
racetracks.
Before departure, check the coolant level,
see pag. 45 (CHECKING AND TOPPING
UP); have the coolant changed every two
years: for this operation, contact an aprilia
Official Dealer.
WARNING
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
doctor without delay.
KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN.
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WARNING
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
latex gloves.
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
temperatures 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
i t i s n o t n e c e s s a r y t o t o p u p v e r y
frequently.
The mineral salt deposits left in the radiator
by evaporated water are thus reduced and
the efficiency of the cooling system
remains unchanged.
If the outdoor temperature is below 0°,
check the cooling circuit frequently and if
n e c e s s a r y i n c r e a s e t h e a n t i f r e e z e
concentration (up to maximum 60%).
For the cooling solution use distilled water,
in order not to damage the engine.
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WARNING
Do not remove the radiator cap (1) when
the engine is hot, since the coolant is
under pressure and its temperature is
high.