Suzuki RM125

2-10 PERIODiC MAINTENANCE

ENGINE COOLANT

ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL CHECK

A WARNING

You can be injured by scalding fluid or steam if you open the radiator cap when the engine is hot.

Do not open the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Wait until engine cools.

•    Remove the radiator cap CD.

•    Check that the engine coolant level is at the bottom of the inlet hole. If not, replenish the radiator with specified engine coolant.

•    Tighten the radiator cap securely.

NOTĘ:

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*    This motorcycle does not have_an ovęrflow tankęt the end of

breather hose. Therefore, engine coolant lęvei may decrease while riding. Check the engine coolant. leyel every time before riding.    ~

*    When replenishing engine coolant, be surę to use engine coolant mixed with distilled water at the ratio of 50:50. Adding only water will dilute engine coolant and it may decrease cooling performance.

*    If the motorcycle is to be exposed to temperatures below -31 °C (-24 ^CF), the percentage of antifreeze should be increased to 55 % or 60 %, according to figurę 1.

CAUTION

Improperly tightening the radiator cap will prevent the cooling system from reaching the specified operating pressure and will cause coolant overflow.

Tighten the radiator cap until it locks firmly.

Antifreeze density	Freezing point
50%	-31 '€ (-24 ^:F)
55%	-40 °C (-40 °F)
60%	-55 °C (-67 °F)