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CHANGING THE COOLANT
CAUTION:
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• Adding water instead of coolant lowers
the antifreeze content of the coolant. If
water is used instead of coolant check,
and if necessary, correct the antifreeze
concentration of the coolant.
• Use only distilled water. However, if dis-
tilled water is not available, soft water
may be used.
• If coolant comes into contact with painted
surfaces, immediately wash them with
water.
• Do not mix different types of antifreeze.
12.Install:
• radiator cap
13.Remove:
• coolant reservoir cap cover
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• coolant reservoir cap
14.Fill:
• coolant reservoir
(with the recommended coolant to the maxi-
mum level mark
a
)
15.Install:
• coolant reservoir cap
• coolant reservoir cap cover
16.Start the engine, warm it up for several min-
utes, and then stop it.
17.Check:
• coolant level
Refer to “CHECKING THE COOLANT
LEVEL”.
NOTE:
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Before checking the coolant level, wait a few
minutes until the coolant has settled.
18.Install:
• front cowling assembly
• side cowlings
Refer to “COWLINGS AND COVERS”.