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2-22 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Periodic Maintenance Procedures
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Remove the fuel tank (see Fuel System (DFI) chapter).
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Remove the radiator cap [A] in two steps. First turn the
cap cou
nterclockwise to the first stop. Then push and turn
it further in the same direction and remove the cap.
○
The c oolant will drain from the radiator and engine.
Front
[B]
•
Remove :
Left Side Cover (see Frame chapter)
Reserve Tank Screws [A]
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Turn over [B] the reserve tank, remove the cap [C], and
pour the coolant into a suitable container.
•
Install the reserve tank.
Torque - Coolant Reserve Tank Screws: 7 N·m ( 0.7 kgf·m,
61 in·lb)
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When filling the coolant, choose a suitable mixture ratio
by referring to the coolant manufacturer’s directions.
CAUTION
Soft or distilled water must be used with the an-
tifreeze in the cooling system.
If hard water is used in the system, it causes scale
accumulation in the water passages, and consider-
ably reduces the efficiency of the cooling system.
Water and Coolant Mixture Ratio (when shipping)
Soft Water
:
50 %
Coolant
:
50 %
Freezing Point
:
− 35°C (− 31°F)
Total Amount
:
2.9 L (3.1 US qt)
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Tighten the drain bolt.
Torque - Water Pump Drain Bolt: 11 N·m (1.1 kgf·m, 95 in·lb)
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Fill the radiator up to the filler neck [A] with coolant.
NOTE
○
Pour in the coolant slowly so that it can expel the air
from the engine and radiator.
•
Check the cooling system for leaks.