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WATER PUMP, COOLING SYSTEM
Checking the antifreeze and coolant level
Warning
Danger of scalding
Do not open the radiator, the radiator hoses or other cooling system components if the engine or the cooling system are
at operating temperature.
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Allow the cooling system and the engine to cool down before you open the radiator, the radiator hoses or other compo
nents of the cooling system.
In the event of scalding, rinse the area affected immediately with lukewarm water.
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Warning
Danger of poisoning
Keep coolant out of the reach of children.
Do not allow coolant to come into contact with the skin, the eyes and clothing.
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Consult a doctor immediately if coolant is swallowed.
Rinse the affected area immediately with plenty of water in the event of contact with the skin.
Rinse eyes thoroughly with water and consult a doctor immediately if coolant gets into the eyes.
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Change clothing if coolant spills onto your clothing.
Water pump
The pressure resulting from the warming of the cooling system is regulated by a valve
in radiator cap
temperature will not result in a risk of malfunctions.
1120 °C (248 °F)
Cooling is effected by the air stream.
The lower the speed, the less the cooling effect. Dirty cooling fins also reduce the
cooling effect.
During motorcycle operation, the coolant gets very hot and is under pressure.
Coolant is toxic and a health hazard.
Condition
The engine is cold.
Stand the motorcycle upright on a horizontal surface.
Remove the radiator cap.
Check the antifreeze in the coolant.
1 -25 ... -45 °C (-13 ... -49 °F)
If the antifreeze in the coolant does not equal the specified value:
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Correct the antifreeze in the coolant.
Check the coolant level in the radiator.
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Coolant level
fins.
If the coolant level does not meet specifications:
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Correct the coolant level.
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in the engine circulates the coolant.
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This ensures that operating the vehicle at the specified coolant
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above the radiator
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p. 220)
10 mm (0.39 in)
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