16
COOLING SYSTEM
16.5
Refilling with coolant
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 250/300)
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Remove screw
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Completely drain the coolant.
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Mount and tighten screw
Guideline
Drain plug, water pump cover
L01653-11
x
(TE 125)
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Make sure that screw
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Position the motorcycle upright.
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Fill the radiator completely with coolant.
Coolant
L01709-10
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Loosen screw
Replace and retighten screw
Guideline
Bleeder screw, cylinder head
L01707-10
(TE 250/300)
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Make sure that screw
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Position the motorcycle upright.
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Fill the radiator completely with coolant.
Coolant
L01654-10
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Position the vehicle as shown and secure it against rolling away. A height differ-
ence of
Guideline
Height difference
400677-10
. Take off radiator cap
1
with a new seal ring.
1
is tightened.
1
1.2 l (1.3 qt.)
until coolant that does not contain any bubbles escapes.
2
.
2
is tightened.
1
1.2 l (1.3 qt.)
must be reached.
A
A
Info
To ensure that all of the air can escape from the cooling system, the front
of the vehicle must be jacked up. A poorly bled cooling system is less
effective at cooling and may result in overheating of the engine.
.
2
M10x1
15 Nm
(11.1 lbf ft)
Coolant (
p. 119)
Coolant (mixed ready to use)
(
p. 119)
M6
10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
Coolant (
p. 119)
Coolant (mixed ready to use)
(
p. 119)
75 cm (29.5 in)
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