Husqvarna 401 Vitpilen - Owner's Manual > Checking the antifreeze and coolant level

Warning

Danger of scalding During motorcycle operation, the coolant gets very hot and is under pressure.

• Do not open the radiator, the radiator hoses or other cooling system components if the engine or the cooling system are at operating temperature.
• Allow the cooling system and the engine to cool down before you open the radiator, the radiator hoses or other components of the cooling system.
• In the event of scalding, rinse the area affected immediately with lukewarm water.

Danger of poisoning Coolant is toxic and a health hazard.

• Keep coolant out of the reach of children.
• Do not allow coolant to come into contact with the skin, the eyes and clothing.
• Consult a doctor immediately if coolant is swallowed.
• Rinse the affected area immediately with plenty of water in the event of contact with the skin.
• Rinse eyes thoroughly with water and consult a doctor immediately if coolant gets into the eyes.
• Change clothing if coolant spills onto your clothing.

Condition

• The engine is cold.

Preparatory work

• Remove the seat.
• Remove the right side cover.

Main work

• Stand the motorcycle upright on a horizontal surface.
• Remove cap1of the compensating tank.
• Check the antifreeze in the coolant.

−25 ... −45 ºC (−13 ... −49 ºF)

If the antifreeze in the coolant does not match the specified value:

• Correct the antifreeze in the coolant.

• Check the coolant level in the compensating tank.

The coolant level must be between MIN and MAX.

If the coolant level does not match the specified value:

• Correct the coolant level.

Coolant

• Mount the cap of the compensating tank.

• Remove radiator cap 2.
• Check the antifreeze in the coolant.

−25 ... −45 ºC (−13 ... −49 ºF)

If the antifreeze in the coolant does not match the specified value:

• Correct the antifreeze in the coolant.

• Check the coolant level in the radiator.

The radiator must be filled completely.

If the coolant level does not match the specified value:

• Check the coolant level and the reason for the loss.

Coolant

If you had to add more coolant than the specified amount:
> 0.20 l (> 0.21 qt.)

• Fill/bleed the cooling system.

• Mount the radiator cap.

Finishing work

• Install the right side cover.
• Mount the seat.

Checking the coolant level

Warning

Danger of scalding During motorcycle operation, the coolant gets very hot and is under pressure.

• Do not open the radiator, the radiator hoses or other cooling system components if the engine or the cooling system are at operating temperature.
• Allow the cooling system and the engine to cool down before you open the radiator, the radiator hoses or other components of the cooling system.
• In the event of scalding, rinse the area affected immediately with lukewarm water.

Danger of poisoning Coolant is toxic and a health hazard.

• Keep coolant out of the reach of children.
• Do not allow coolant to come into contact with the skin, the eyes and clothing.
• Consult a doctor immediately if coolant is swallowed.
• Rinse the affected area immediately with plenty of water in the event of contact with the skin.
• Rinse eyes thoroughly with water and consult a doctor immediately if coolant gets into the eyes.
• Change clothing if coolant spills onto your clothing.

Condition

The engine is cold.

• Stand the motorcycle upright on a horizontal surface.
• Check the coolant level in compensating tank 1.

The coolant level must be between MIN and MAX.

If the coolant level does not match the specified value:

• Correct the coolant level.

Coolant

• Remove radiator cap 2 and check the coolant level in the radiator.

The radiator must be filled completely.

If the coolant level does not match the specified value:

• Check the coolant level and the reason for the loss.

If you had to add more coolant than the specified amount:
> 0.20 l (> 0.21 qt.)

• Fill/bleed the cooling system.

• Mount the radiator cap.

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