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qChanging Coolant

Change coolant according to Scheduled

Maintenance (page 8-3).

CAUTION

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Use only soft (demineralized) water

in the coolant mixture. Water that

contains minerals will cut down on

the coolant's effectiveness.

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Don't add only water. Always add a

proper coolant mixture.

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The engine has aluminum parts and

must be protected by an ethylene-

glycol-based coolant to prevent

corrosion and freezing.

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DO NOT USE alcohol or methanol

antifreeze. DO NOT MIX alcohol or

methanol with the coolant. This

could damage the cooling system.

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Don't use a solution that contains

more than 60 % antifreeze.

This would reduce effectiveness.

For mixture percent age:

Protection

Volume

Antifreeze

solution

Demineralized

water

Above –16°C (3°F) 35% 65%

Above –26°C (–15°F) 45% 55%

Above –40°C (–40°F) 55% 45%

To change coolant

WARNING

Removing the Cooling System Cap:

Removing the cooling system cap

while the engine is running or hot is

dangerous. This might lead to cooling

system and engine damage and could

result in serious injury from escaping

hot coolant or steam. Turn off the

engine and wait until it's cool. Even

then, be very careful when removing

the cap. Wrap a thick cloth around the

cap and slowly turn it

counterclockwise to the first stop.

Step back while the pressure escapes .

When you're sure all the pressure is

gone, press down on the cap ― still

using a cloth ― turn the cap, and

remove it.

1. Remove the cooling system cap.

Tighten

Loosen

Tighten

Loosen

2. Only when the engine is cool, remove

the radiator drain plug and drain the

coolant into a suitable container.

Properly dispose of the used coolant.

3. Flush out the system with running

water.

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Maintenance and Care

Owner Maintenance

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