Triumph 2012 Tiger 800 Service Manual page 310

Cooling
Coolant Pressure Cap Test
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1. Hand held pump
2. Bayonet type connector
3. Pressure cap test adaptor 44 m m
4 . Pressure ca p test adaptor 46 mm
1. Select the correct test adaptor and securely fasten to
the pressure cap.
2. Carefully connect the hand pump to the adaptor
ensuring an air tight seal is maintained.
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1. Pressure cap
2. Test adaptor
3. Hand held pump
3 . Pressure test the coolant c a p t o the blow off pressure.
If the coolant cap opens at a lower pressure, fails to
open at the correct pressure or the seal leaks, replace
the cap.
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Coolant System Pressure Test
1. Select the bayonet type adaptor and securely fasten
to the radiator.
2. Carefully connect the hand pump to the bayonet
connector ensuring an air tight seal is mainta ined.
1. Radiator filler
2. Bayonet type connector
3. Hand held pump
3. Pressurise the cooling system to the operating
pressure, using the hand pump taking care not to
exceed the maximum cap pressure.
4. Hold the pressure for a minimum of 10 minutes,
whilst visually inspecting the external components of
the coolant system for leaks.
5. Remove the engine oil filler cap/dipstick and check
for contamination of the engine oil caused by
coolant escaping into the engine sump.
Note:
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If the engine oil is contaminated further
exploratory investigation will be required.
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If the engine oil is contaminated rectify the
cause of the problem and then renew the oil
and filter.