2011 Kawasaki KX250F Owners Manual - Page 39

MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 37 whitish cotton-like wafts are observed, alumi• If num parts in the cooling system are corroded and the coolant is brown, iron or steel parts are rust• If ing and the system must be flushed. the cooling system for damage, loose con• Check nections, and leaks. the coolant drain bolt with its new gasket at • Install the water pump cover and apply the specified torque. the system must be flushed. NOTE ○ Always replace a gasket with a new one. A. Coolant Drain Bolt B. Water Pump Cover Tightening Torque Coolant Drain Bolt: 7.0 N·m (0.71 kgf·m, 62 in·lb) the radiator up to the bottom of the radiator fill• Fill er neck with coolant. the motorcycle slightly until the radiator filler • Lean neck is level to the ground so that the filler neck is located uppermost in order to exhaust the air accumulated in the radiator. NOTICE Immediately wash away any coolant that spills on the frame, engine, or wheel. WARNING Coolant on tires will make them slippery and can cause loss of traction resulting in an accident and injury. Thoroughly clean any coolant that might have splashed on the tires. • Visually inspect the old coolant.