MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE 109
Checking the coolant level
Warning
Danger of scaldingಘThe coolant gets very hot when the motorcycle is driven and is under high pressure.
ದ Do not open the radiator, radiator hoses or other cooling system components when the engine is hot. Allow the engine and cool-
ing system to cool down. If you scald yourself, hold the affected area under cold water immediately.
Warning
Danger of poisoningಘCoolants are poisonous and a health hazard.
ದ Avoid contact between coolants and skin, eyes and clothing. If fuel gets into your eyes, rinse immediately with water and con-
tact a doctor. Wash affected skin areas immediately with soap and water. If coolant is swallowed, contact a doctor immediately.
Change clothes that have come into contact with coolants. Keep coolants out of the reach of children.
ದ Remove the seat. ( P. 89)
ದ Reinstall the fuel tank. ( P. 90)
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Condition
Engine is cold.
ದ Stand the motorcycle upright on a horizontal surface.
ದ Check the coolant level in the compensating tankb
.
The coolant level must be betweenbMIN andbMAX.
» If the level of the cooling liquid does not meet specifications:
ದ Correct the coolant level.
Alternative 1
Coolant ( P. 152)
Alternative 2
Coolant (mixed ready to use) ( P. 152)
