2009 Kawasaki KFX450R Owners Manual - Page 97

2009 Kawasaki KFX450R Manual

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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 95 NOTE żIn an emergency you can add water alone to the coolant reserve tank, however it must be returned to the correct mixture ratio by the addition of antifreeze concentrate as soon as possible. żA permanent type of antifreeze is installed in the cooling system when shipped. It is colored green and contains ethylene glycol. It is mixed at 50% and has the freezing point of -35°C (-31°F). NOTICE A. B. C. D. Reserve Tank Cap "F" (Full) Mark "L" (Low) Mark If coolant must be added often, or the reserve tank completely runs dry, there is probably leakage in the system. Have the cooling system inspected by your authorized Kawasaki dealer. j the amount of coolant is insufficient, unscrew the • If cap from the reserve tank and add coolant through the filler opening to the "F" (Full) mark. Install the cap. Recommended Coolant Solution Water 50%: Coolant 50% (1 : 1) Recommended Coolant: Permanent type coolant (ethylene glycol plus corrosion and rust inhibitor chemicals for aluminum engines and radiator). Coolant Change Have the coolant changed by an authorized Kawasaki dealer.

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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
95
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A. Reserve Tank
B. Cap
C. “F” (Full) Mark
D. “L” (Low) Mark
If the amount of coolant is insufficient, unscrew the
cap from the reserve tank and add coolant through
the filler opening to the “F” (Full) mark. Install the
cap.
Recommended Coolant Solution
Water 50%: Coolant 50% (1 : 1)
Recommended Coolant:
Permanent type coolant (ethylene glycol plus
corrosion and rust inhibitor chemicals for
aluminum engines and radiator).
NOTE
°
In an emergency you can add water alone to the
coolant reserve tank, however it must be returned
to the correct mixture ratio by the addition of an-
tifreeze concentrate as soon as possible.
°
A permanent type of antifreeze is installed in the
cooling system when shipped. It is colored green
and contains ethylene glycol. It is mixed at 50%
and has the freezing point of –35°C (–31°F).
NOTICE
If coolant must be added often, or the reserve
tank completely runs dry, there is probably
leakage in the system. Have the cooling sys-
tem inspected by your authorized Kawasaki
dealer.
Coolant Change
Have
the
coolant
changed
by
an
authorized
Kawasaki dealer.