2012 Kawasaki Brute Force 750 4x4i EPS Owners Manual - Page 133

2012 Kawasaki Brute Force 750 4x4i EPS Manual

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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 131 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 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. A. Reserve Tank B. "F" (Full) Mark C. "L" (Low) Mark D. Cap E. Front Suspension (Right Side) j NOTE żCheck the level when the engine is cold (room or atmospheric temperature). 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).

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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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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).
A. Reserve Tank
B. “F” (Full) Mark
C. “L” (Low) Mark
D. Cap
E. Front Suspension (Right Side)
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).