Changing Coolant - APRILIA RS 125 Workshop Manual

COOLING SYSTEM
6.1.2.

CHANGING COOLANT

WARNING
Do not ride when coolant is below the minimum
level. Check coolant level every 1500 km (935
mi) and after a long trip; change coolant every
24 months.
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Do not ride when coolant is below the minimum level.
Check coolant level every 1500 km (935 mi) and after
a long trip; change coolant every 24 months.
• Remove the left side fairing, see (REMOVING THE
SIDE FAIRINGS).
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Lift the fuel tank, see (LIFTING THE FUEL TANK).
• Place a container of adequate capacity under the drain
plug (1).
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Unscrew and remove the drain plug (1).
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Loosen and remove the plug (2) of the expansion tank;
coolant will drain off more easily.
NOTE DO NOT RELEASE INTO THE ENVIRONMENT.
• Refit the drain plug (1).
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Top up the expansion tank (3) with adequate coolant
up to maximum level, see (LUBRICANT CHART).
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Loosen the screw (4) on the radiator.
• Let coolant drain off and then tighten the screw (4).
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Top up coolant level, see (COOLANT).
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Loosen the screw (5) on the union.
• Let coolant drain off and then tighten the screw (5).
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Top up coolant level again if needed, see (COOLANT).
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