Kawasaki VERSYS - Owner's Manual - Coolant -
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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
Coolant -
Coolant absorbs excessive heat from
the engine and transfers it to the air
at the radiator. If the coolant level be-
comes low, the engine overheats and
may suffer severe damage. Check the
coolant level each day before riding the
motorcycle, and in accordance with the
periodic maintenance chart and replen-
ish coolant if the level is low. Change
the coolant in accordance with the Pe-
riodic Maintenance Chart.
Information for Coolant
To protect the cooling system (con-
sisting of the aluminum engine and
radiator) from rust and corrosion, the
use of corrosion and rust inhibitor
chemicals in the coolant is essential. If
coolant containing corrosion and rust
inhibitor chemicals is not used, over a
period of time, the cooling system ac-
cumulates rust and scale in the water
jacket and radiator. This will clog up
the coolant passages, and consider-
ably reduce the efficiency of the cooling
system.
WARNING
Coolant containing corrosion
inhibitors for alminum engines
and radiators include harmful
chemicals for human body.
Drinking coolant can result in
serious injury or death.
Use
coolant in accordance with the
instractions of the manufacturer.
Soft or distilled water must be used
with the antifreeze (see below for an-
tifreeze) in the cooling system.