ECA13470
NOTICE
• Adding water instead of coolant lowers the
antifreeze content of the coolant. If water is
used instead of coolant check, and if nec-
essary, correct the antifreeze concentra-
tion of the coolant.
• Use only distilled water. However, if dis-
tilled water is not available, soft water may
be used.
Recommended antifreeze
High-quality ethylene glycol anti-
freeze containing corrosion in-
hibitors for aluminum engines
Mixing ratio
1:1 (antifreeze:water)
3. Start the engine, warm it up for several min-
utes, and then turn it off.
4. Check:
• Coolant level
TIP
Before checking the coolant level, wait a few
minutes until it settles.
EAS21120
CHECKING THE COOLING SYSTEM
1. Remove:
• Seat
• Front fender
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page 4-1.
2. Check:
• Radiator "1"
• Radiator outlet hose "2"
• Radiator inlet hose "3"
• Water pump assembly "4"
• Water jacket inlet joint "5"
• Water jacket outlet hose "6"
Cracks/damage → Replace.
Refer to "RADIATOR" on page 6-1, "THER-
MOSTAT" on page 6-3 and "WATER PUMP"
on page 6-5.
b
a
3-16
3
1
2
4
3. Install:
• Front fender
• Seat
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page 4-1.
EAS21130
CHANGING THE COOLANT
1. Remove:
• Coolant reservoir cap "1"
2. Disconnect:
• Coolant reservoir hose "2"
ENGINE
5
6
1
2