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WARNING
_ Never attempt to remove the radia-
tor cap when the engine is hot. _NOTE:_ l
The radiator fan is automatically
switched on or off according to the
coolant temperature in the radia-
tor.
l
If the engine overheats, see
page 6-45 for further instructions.
_
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To change the coolant
1. Place the motorcycle on a level
surface and let the engine cool if
necessary.
2. Remove the seat. (See page 3-11
for seat removal and installation
procedures.)
3. Remove cowling D. (See page 6-7
for cowling removal and installa-
tion procedures.)
4. Remove the bolts and the coolant
reservoir.
5. Drain the coolant from the coolant
reservoir.
6. Remove cowlings A and C. (See
page 6-5 for cowling removal and
installation procedures.)7. Remove the fuel tank bolts, and
then lift the fuel tank. (Do not re-
move the fuel hoses.)
EW000071
WARNING
_ l
Make sure that the fuel tank is
well supported.
l
Do not tilt or pull the fuel tank
too much, otherwise the fuel
hoses may come loose, which
could cause fuel leakage.
_
1. Bolt (´ 2)
2. Coolant reservoir
1. Fuel tank bolt (´ 2)
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Cleaning the air filter element The air filter element should be cleaned
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
Clean the air filter element more fre-
quently if you are riding in unusually
wet or dusty areas.
1. Remove the seat. (See page 3-11
for seat removal and installation
procedures.)
2. Remove the fuel tank bolts.
3. Lift the fuel tank to position it away
from the air filter case. (Do not dis-
connect the fuel hoses!)
EW000071
WARNING
_ l
Make sure that the fuel tank is
well supported.
l
Do not tilt or pull the fuel tank
too much, otherwise the fuel
hoses may come loose, which
could cause fuel leakage.
_4. Remove the air filter case cover by
removing the screws.5. Pull the air filter element out.
6. Clean the air filter element with
solvent, and then squeeze the re-
maining solvent out.
1. Fuel tank bolt (´ 2)
1. Air filter case cover
2. Screw (´ 8)
1. Air filter element
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