MAINTENANCE AN D ADJUSTMENT 113
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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 w ith 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 sca le acc umula-
tion in the water passages, and
considerably reduces the effi-
ciency of the cooling system.
NOTE
○
A permanent type of antifreeze is in-
stalled in the cooling system whe n
shipped. It is mixed at 50% and has
the freezing point of –35°C (–31°F).
Air Cleaner
Air Cleaner Element Removal
•
Remove the seat (see Seat section
in the GENERAL INFOR M ATION
chapter).
•
Remove the air cleaner element cap
screws.