APRILIA SCARABEO 250 Mode D'emploi page 39

Use extra caution not to spill the
coolant on any hot parts of the engine.
It is flammable and can emit invisible,
noxious fumes.
Always wear rubber or latex gloves
when servicing the cooling system.
Have the coolant changed by your
aprilia Authorized Dealer.
Coolant mixture is a 50% solution of water
and antifreeze.
This is the ideal solution for most operating
temperatures and provides good corrosion
protection.
This solution is also suited to the warm
season, as the mixture is less prone to
evaporative loss and will reduce the need
for top-ups.
In addition, less water evaporation means
fewer mineral salts depositing in the
r a d i a t o r , w h i c h h e l p s p r e s e r v e t h e
efficiency of the cooling system.
When temperature drops below zero
degrees centigrade, check the cooling
system frequently and add more antifreeze
(up to 60% maximum) to the solution.
Use distilled water in the coolant mixture.
Tap water will damage the engine.
Do not remove the expansion tank plug
(1) when the engine is hot, since
coolant is very hot and under pressure.
Contact with skin or clothes may cause
severe scalding and/or damage.
CHECKING AND TOPPING UP
Wait for the engine to cool down before
checking or topping up coolant level.
Stop the engine and wait until it has
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cooled down.
NOTE
Position the vehicle on firm and
flat ground.
Remove the front inspection cover, see
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page 61 (REMOVING THE FRONT
INSPECTION COVER).
Make sure that the level of the fluid
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contained in the expansion tank (2) is
included between the "MIN" and "MAX"
marks.
MIN = minimum level.
MAX = maximum level
If not so:
Loosen the filler plug (1) (by turning it
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counter clockwise for two turns) without
removing it.
Wait a few seconds in order to release
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any residual pressure.
NOTE
A breather pipe (3) is connected
to the plug (1). Do not force or disconnect
the breather pipe (3).
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