2009 Kawasaki KFX450R Owners Manual - Page 96

2009 Kawasaki KFX450R Manual

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94 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT Coolant: Coolant absorbs heat from the engine and transfers it to the air at the radiator. If the coolant level becomes low, the engine overheats and may suffer damage. Check the coolant level each day before operating the vehicle, and replenish coolant if the level is low. Change the coolant in accordance with the Periodic Maintenance Chart. Coolant Level Inspection j A. Grille B. Coolant Reserve Tank the vehicle on level ground. • Situate Check the level through the coolant level • gauge on coolant the reserve tank. The coolant level should be between the "F" (Full) and "L" (Low) marks. NOTE • • Clean the grille and radiator fins of any obstructions with a stream of low-pressure water. If insects or mud can not be completely removed, it should be cleaned by an authorized Kawasaki dealer. żCheck the level when the engine is cold (room or atmospheric temperature). NOTICE Using high-pressure water, as from a car wash facility, could damage the radiator fins and impair the radiator's effectiveness. Do not obstruct or deflect airflow through the radiator by installing unauthorized accessories in front of the radiator or behind the cooling fan. Interference with the radiator airflow can lead to overheating and consequent engine damage.

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94
MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
j
A. Grille
B. Coolant Reserve Tank
Clean the grille and radiator fins of any obstruc-
tions with a stream of low-pressure water.
If insects or mud can not be completely removed,
it should be cleaned by an authorized Kawasaki
dealer.
NOTICE
Using high-pressure water, as from a car
wash facility, could damage the radiator fins
and impair the radiator’s effectiveness.
Do not obstruct or deflect airflow through
the radiator by installing unauthorized ac-
cessories in front of the radiator or behind
the cooling fan.
Interference with the ra-
diator airflow can lead to overheating and
consequent engine damage.
Coolant:
Coolant absorbs heat from the engine and trans-
fers it to the air at the radiator. If the coolant level
becomes low, the engine overheats and may suffer
damage. Check the coolant level each day before
operating the vehicle, and replenish coolant if the
level is low. Change the coolant in accordance with
the Periodic Maintenance Chart.
Coolant Level Inspection
Situate the vehicle on level ground.
Check the coolant level through the coolant level
gauge on the reserve tank.
The coolant level
should be between the “F” (Full) and “L” (Low)
marks.
NOTE
°
Check the level when the engine is cold (room or
atmospheric temperature).