Level Check; Radiator Coolant 3-1 - Honda CBR150R Manual

MAINTENANCE
RADIATOR COOLANT
UPPER
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LEVEL CHECK
Wait until the engine is cool before removing the ra-
diator cap. Remove the cap while the engine is hot and
coolant is under pressure may cause serious scalding.
Radiator coolant is poisonous. Take care t o avoid get-
ting coolant in your eyes, on your skin, or on your
clothes.
If coolant gets in your eyes, flush repeatedly with wa-
ter and contact a doctor immedlatelr
If
coolant is accidentally swallowed, induce vomiting
and contact a doctor immediately.
KEEP OUTREACH
OF
CHILDREN.
Check the coolant level of the reserve tank with the en-
gine running at normal operating temperature.
The level should be between the "UPPER" and "LOWER"
level lines with the motorcycle in a vertical position on a
flat, level surface.
If necessary, remove the driver seat (page 2-2). then
remove the reserve tank cap and fill to the "UPPER" level
line w i t h a 50-50 solution o f distilled water and
recommended antifreeze (coolant mixture preparation;
page 6-4).
CAUTION:
Using coolant with silicate inhibitors may cause prema-
ture wear of water pump saels of blockage of radiator
passages.
Using tap water may cause engine damage.
Check to see if there are any coolant leaks when the coolant
level decreases very rapidly.
If the reserve tank becomes completely empty, there is a
possibility of air getting into the cooling system.
Be sure to remove
all
air from the cooling system as de-
scribed on page 6-5.
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LEVEL
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TANK
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RESERVE TANK CAP
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