12. OPERATION 12.1.2 CHECK BEFORE STARTING Always carry out the checks in this section before starting the engine. CHECK COOLANT LEVEL, ADD WATER WARNING Do not remove the cap while the radiator water is hot. Hot water may spurt out. When removing the cap, press the cap knob to release the internal pressure before removing the cap. CAUTION Before starting operations each day, check that the cooling water level is between the FULL and LOW marks in the diagram. 1. Check that the cooling water in reservoir tank 1 is between the FULL and LOW marks on gauge G . 2. If the level is LOW, remove cap 2 and add the cooling water to the FULL mark. 3.
If there is no cooling water in the reservoir tank, remove the upper cover of the radiator guard, and add the cooling water from water filler 3 to the radiator guard. Further, add water to the reservoir tank. 4. Check that there is no oil in the water or any other abnormality. 5. After adding water, tighten the cap securely. 6. If more water is added than normal, check for water leakage. CHECK OIL LEVEL IN FRONT BRAKE OIL TANK, ADD OIL WARNING When adding oil to the front brake oil tank, always use engine oil. 1. Check that the oil is between the FULL and LOW marks on sight gauge G . If the oil level is low, add engine oil through oil filler F . For details of the oil to use, see “20.
USE OF FUEL, COOLANT, AND LUBRICANTS ACCORDING TO AMBIENT TEMPERATURE”. 2. After adding the oil, tighten the cap securely. 3. If the oil level goes down even when oil is added, check for leakage from the oil line. 2-49