MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 141
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Coolant Requirement
WARNING
Coolant containing corrosion in-
hibitors for aluminum engines
and radiators include harm-
ful chemicals for human body.
Drinking coolant can result in
serious injury or death. Use
coolant in accordance with the
instructions of the manufacturer.
Useapermanenttypeofantifreeze
(soft water and ethylene glycol plus cor-
rosion and rust inhibitor chemicals for
aluminum engines and radiators) in the
cooling system . On the mixture ratio
of coolant, choose the suitable one re-
ferring to the relation between freezing
point and strength directed on the con-
tainer.
NOTICE
If hard water is used in the sys-
tem, it causes sc ale accumula-
tion in the water passages, and
considerably reduces the effi-
ciency of the cooling system.
NOTE
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A permanent type of antifreeze is in-
stalled in the coo ling system w he n
shipped. It is mixed at 50% and has
the freezing point of –35°C (–31°F).
Air Clean er
This motorcycle’s air cleaner elem e nt
consists of a wet paper filter which can-
not be cleaned.