Owner's Manual

SERVICING YOUR HONDA ENGINE
Replace coolant while the engine is cool. If the engine has been
running, wait until the engine
is cool before removing the radiator cap
or drain plug.
Removing the radiator cap or drain
plug while the engine
is hot can
cause the coolant to spray out,
seriously scalding you.
Always
let the engine cool down
before removing the radiator cap or
drain plug.
1. Remove the radiator cap, using the following procedure:
Without pressing down on the cap, turn
it counterclockwise until it
stops. After any remaining pressure has been relieved, remove the
cap
by pressing down and again turning it counterclockwise.
2. Place a suitable container below the engine to catch the used
coolant, then remove the coolant drain plug.
3.Allow the used coolant to drain completely, then reinstall the drain
plug and tighten
it secuely.
4. Remove, empty, and reinstall the reserve tank.
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