Checking And Topping Up - APRILIA SR 50 - 2001 Manual

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CHECKING AND TOPPING UP

WARNING
Be aware of the risk of burns from the
coolant.
Check the coolant level and top up the
expansion tank only after the engine has
thoroughly cooled.
NOTE
Position the vehicle on firm and
flat ground.
♦
Remove the front cover (2), see p. 67
(REMOVING THE FRONT SHIELD
COVER).
♦
Make sure that the level of the fluid
contained in the expansion tank (3) is
included between the "MIN" and "MAX"
marks.
MIN = minimum level.
MAX= maximum level.
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If not, proceed as follows:
♦ Loosen the filler cap (1) (by giving it half
counterclockwise turn), without removing it.
♦ Wait a few seconds in order to release any
residual pressure that may be present in
the circuit.
♦ Unscrew and remove the filler cap (1).
WARNING
Coolant is poisonous! Do not ingest
coolant under any circumstance. Should
you get coolant in your mouth, rinse with
cool water and immediately seek medical
attention. Coolant is also very dangerous
to your skin and eyes. Should you
accidentally get coolant on your clothing
or skin, change clothes immediately.
Wash coolant from your skin with hot
water and soap. Should you get coolant
in your eyes, flush with plenty of cool
water and seek professional medical help
at once. Should someone swallow coolant
accidentally, induce vomiting, rinse
mouth with water, and immediately seek
professional medical attention.
WARNING
Do not use your fingers or any other
object to check if there is enough coolant.
♦ Top up with coolant, see p. 92
(LUBRICANT CHART) until the coolant
level reaches approximative the "MAX"
notch. Do not exceed this level, otherwise
the coolant will flow out while the engine is
running.
♦
Replace the filler cap (1).
CAUTION
Have any damage or discrepancy repaired
by your Local aprilia Delear. Do not
attempt to repair the cooling system
yourself.
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