Cooling System; Checking The Antifreeze And Coolant Level - Husqvarna TE 125 EU Owner's Manual

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COOLING SYSTEM

16.1 Cooling system
16.2

Checking the antifreeze and coolant level

Warning
Danger of scalding During motorcycle operation, the coolant gets very hot and is under pressure.
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Do not remove the radiator cap, radiator hoses or other cooling system components when the engine is hot. Allow the engine
and cooling system to cool down. In case of scalding, rinse immediately with lukewarm water.
Warning
Danger of poisoning Coolant is poisonous and a health hazard.
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Coolant must not come into contact with the skin, eyes, or clothing. If contact occurs with the eyes, rinse with water imme-
diately and contact a physician. Immediately clean contaminated areas on the skin with soap and water. If coolant is swal-
lowed, contact a physician immediately. Change clothing that is contaminated with coolant. Keep coolant out of reach of chil-
dren.
(TE 125)
Water pump
The pressure resulting from the warming of the cooling system is regulated by a valve
in radiator cap
temperature will not result in a risk of malfunctions.
120 °C (248 °F)
Cooling is effected by the air stream.
The lower the speed, the less the cooling effect. Dirty cooling fins also reduce the
cooling effect.
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(TE 250/300)
Water pump
The pressure resulting from the warming of the cooling system is regulated by a valve
in radiator cap
temperature will not result in a risk of malfunctions.
120 °C (248 °F)
Cooling is effected by the air stream.
The lower the speed, the less the cooling effect. Dirty cooling fins also reduce the
cooling effect.
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Condition
The engine is cold.
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Stand the motorcycle upright on a horizontal surface.
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Remove the radiator cap.
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Check the coolant antifreeze.
−25... −45 °C (−13... −49 °F)
» If the coolant antifreeze does not meet specifications:
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Correct the coolant antifreeze.
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Check the coolant level in the radiator.
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Coolant level
» If the level of the coolant does not meet specifications:
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Correct the coolant level.
Alternative 1
Alternative 2
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Mount the radiator cap.
in the engine circulates the coolant.
1
. This ensures that operating the vehicle at the specified coolant
2
in the engine circulates the coolant.
1
. This ensures that operating the vehicle at the specified coolant
2
above the radiator fins.
A
Coolant ( p. 119)
Coolant (mixed ready to use) (
10 mm (0.39 in)
p. 119)
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