Kawasaki ZX-10R Automobile User Manual


 
2-50 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Maintenance Procedure
Remove:
Bolts [A]
Coolant Reserve Tank [B]
Remove the cap [C] and pour the coolant into a container.
Install the coolant reserve tank.
Torque - Coolant Reserve Tank Mounting Bolts: 7.0 N·m
(0.71 kgf·m, 62 in·lb)
Tighten the drain bolts.
Replace the drain bolt gasket with a new one.
Torque - Coolant Drain Bolt (Water Pump): 10 N·m (1.0
kgf·m, 89 in·lb)
Coolant Dra in B olt (Cylinder): 10 N·m (1.0 kgf·m,
89 in·lb)
Fill the radiator up to the radiator filler neck [A] with
coolant, and install the radiator cap.
NOTE
Pour in the coolant slowly so that it can expel the air
from the engine and radiator.
Fill the reserve tank up to the full level line with coolant,
and install the cap.
CAUTION
Soft or distilled water must be used with the an-
tifreeze (see below for antifreeze) in the cooling sys-
tem.
If hard water is used in the system, it causes scales
accumulation in the water passages, and consider-
ably reduces the efficiency of the cooling system.
Water and Coolant Mixture Ratio (Recommended)
Soft Water: 50%
Coolant: 50%
Freezing Point:
–35°C (–31°F)
Total Amount:
2.6 L (2.7 US qt)
NOTE
Choose a suitable mixture ratio by referring to the
coolant manufacturer’s directions.
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