Kawasaki Brute Force 750 4x4i Offroad Vehicle User Manual


 
4-8 COOLING SYSTEM
Coolant
Coolant Deterioration Inspection
Visually inspect the coolant in the reserve tank [A].
If whitish cotton-like wafts are observed, aluminum parts
in the cooling system are corroded. If the coolant is
brown, iron or steel parts are rusting. In either case, flush
the cooling system.
If the coolant gives off an abnormal smell, check for cool-
ing system leak. It may be caused by exhaust gas leaking
into the cooling system.
Coolant Level Inspection
NOTE
Check the level when the engine is cold (room or ambi-
ent temperature).
Check the coolant level in the reserve tank with the vehi-
cle held perpendicularly.
Reserve Tank [A ]
F(full)Mark[B]
L(low)Mark[C]
If the coolant level is lower than the L mark, Remove the
reserve tank cap [A], then add coolant to the F mark [B].
CAUTION
For refilling, add the specified mixture of coolant
and soft water. Adding water alone dilutes the
coolant and degrades its anticorrosion properties.
The diluted coolant can attach the aluminum engine
parts. In an emergency, soft water can be added.
But the diluted coolant must be returned t o the cor-
rect mixture ration within a few days.
If coolant must be added often, or the reserve tank
has run completely dry; there is probably leakage
in the cooling system. Check the system for leaks.
Coolant Draining
Refer to the Coolant Change in the Periodic Maintenance
chapter.
Coolant Filling
Refer to the Coolant Change in the Periodic Maintenance
chapter.