Cooling System; Checking The Coolant Level - HUSABERG Edition 2004 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE

COOLING SYSTEM

Coolant is circulated by a water pump (1) located in the engine.
Air blowing in through the radiators cools the coolant. The slower
the speed of the motorcycle, the less the coolant is cooled down.
Dirty radiators also reduce the cooling efficiency.
Pressure induced by heating of the coolant in the system is control-
led by a valve in the radiator cap (2); a water temperature rising up
to 120° C (248° F) is admissible, without fear of problems.
WARNING: If possible, always check level of cooling
liquid when the engine is cold.If you have to open the
radiator cap (2) when the engine is hot, use a rag to
cover the cap and open slowly to release pressure.
Caution - scalding hazard.
Do not detach any radiator hoses while the engine is hot.
The escaping hot coolant and the steam may cause
serious burns.
In case you get burnt, hold the affected part of your
body under running cold water right away.
Coolant is toxic. Keep the coolant out of the reach of
children.
In case coolant is ingested, consult a doctor immediately.
If coolant gets into your eyes, rinse them out with water
immediately and consult doctor.
A mixture of 40% antifreeze liquid and 60% water is used as coo-
lant. However, the antifreeze protection must be at least -25° C (-
13° F). This mixture offers antifreeze protection but also good cor-
rosion protection and should therefore not be replaced by pure
water.
CAUTION: If the coolant has been drained, it will be
absolutely necessary to bleed the cooling system during
filling.
For the cooling system, use only high-grade antifreeze
(e.g. Motorex Anti Freeze). Using lower-grade antifreeze
agents can cause corrosion and coolant foaming.
Extreme climate conditions or stop and go Traffic may
cause overheating problems.

CHECKING THE COOLANT LEVEL

The coolant should be 10 mm (0.4 in) above the radiator fins when
the engine is cold (see diagram). In the event of the coolant being
drained, always fill and bleed the system.
CAUTION: If the coolant has been drained, it will be
absolutely necessary to bleed the cooling system during
filling.
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2
10 mm
by cold engine