2012 Kawasaki KX250F Owners Manual - Page 39

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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 37 the radiator cap and right radiator shroud. • Install Tighten the bolts. • Tightening Torque Radiator Shroud Bolts: 9.8 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 87 in·lb) j Coolant Change The coolant should be changed to ensure long engine life, if necessary. Wait for the engine to cool completely. Situate the motorcycle perpendicular to the ground until the radiator cap is level to the ground. Remove the radiator cap in two steps. Drain the coolant from the engine and radiator in the following way. Place a container under the coolant drain bolt on the water pump cover and remove the drain bolt. A. Coolant Drain Bolt B. Water Pump Cover 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.

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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
37
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•
Install the radiator cap and right radiator shroud.
•
Tighten the bolts.
Tightening Torque
Radiator Shroud Bolts:
9.8 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 87 in·lb)
Coolant Change
The coolant should be changed to ensure long en-
gine life, if necessary.
•
Wait for the engine to cool completely.
•
Situate
the
motorcycle
perpendicular
to
the
ground until the radiator cap is level to the ground.
•
Remove the radiator cap in two steps.
•
Drain the coolant from the engine and radiator in
the following way.
•
Place a container under the coolant drain bolt on
the water pump cover and remove the drain bolt.
A. Coolant Drain Bolt
B. Water Pump Cover
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.