Coolant - APRILIA RS 125 - 2006 Manual

COOLANT

Do not use the vehicle if the
coolant is below the minimum
prescribed level.
Check the coolant level every 1500 km
(935 mi) and after long rides; change it
every 24 months.
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.
DO NOT DISPOSE OF THE BRAKE
FLUID IN THE ENVIRONMENT.
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
latex gloves.
32 use and maintenance RS 125
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.
It 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.
Do not remove the expansion
tank cap when the engine is hot,
s i n c e t h e c o o l a n t i s u n d e r
pressure and its temperature is high.
CHECKING AND TOPPING UP
Check the coolant level and top
up the expansion tank with cold
engine.
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Stop the engine and wait until it has
cooled down.
Position the vehicle on firm and
flat ground.
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Lift the fuel tank, see page 57 (LIFTING
THE FUEL TANK).
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Keep the vehicle in vertical position, with
the two wheels resting on the ground.