Service manual

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CHANGING THE COOLANT
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Handling notes for coolant
Coolant is potentially harmful and should be
handled with special care.
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WARNING
• If coolant splashes in your eyes, tho-
roughly wash them with water and con-
sult a doctor.
• If coolant splashes on your clothes,
quickly wash it away with water and then
with soap and water.
• If coolant is swallowed, induce vomiting
and get immediate medical attention.
CAUTION:
• Adding water instead of coolant lowers
the antifreeze content of the coolant. If
water is used instead of coolant check,
and if necessary, correct the antifreeze
concentration of the coolant.
• Use only distilled water. However, if disti-
lled water is not available, soft water
may be used.
• If coolant comes into contact with pain-
ted surfaces, immediately wash them
with water.
• Do not mix different types of antifreeze.