Cooling System - Honda 1998 VT750C Service Manual

6. COOLING SYSTEM
SYSTEM FLOW PATTERN
SERVICE INFORMATION
TROUBLESHOOTING
SYSTEM TESTING
COOLANT
SERVICE INFORMATION
6-0
6-1
6-2
6-3
6-4
THERMOSTAT
RADIATOR/COOLING FAN
WATER PUMP
RADIATOR RESERVE TANK
6-6
6-9
6-15
6-18
GENERAL
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• Wait until the engine is cool before slowly removing the radiator cap. Removing the cap while the engine is hot and the
coolant is under pressure may cause serious scalding.
• Radiator coolant is toxic. Keep it away from eyes, mouth, skin and clothes.
-If any coolant gets in your eyes, rinse them with water and consult
a
doctor immediately.
-If any coolant in swallowed, induce vomiting, gargle and consult
a
physician immediately.
-If any coolant gets on your skin or clothes, rinse thoroughly with plenty of water.
• KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
CAUTION:
Using Coolant with silicate inhibitors may cause premature wear of water pump seals or blockage of radiator passages.
Using tap water may cause engine damage.
• Add coolant at the reserve tank. Do not remove the radiator cap except to refill or drain the system.
• All cooling system services can be done with the engine in the frame.
• Avoid spilling coolant on painted surfaces.
• After servicing the system, check for leaks with a cooling system tester.
• Refer to Section 19 for fan motor switch and thermo switch inspection.
SPECIFICATIONS
ITEM
SPECIFICATIONS
Coolant capacity Radiator and engine
1.75 liter (1.85 US qt, 1.54 Imp qt)
Reserve tank
0.4 liter (0.42 US qt, 0.35 Imp qt)
Radiator cap relief pressure
108 - 137 kPa (1.1 - 1.4 kgf/cm
2 ,
16 - 20 psi)
Thermostat
Begins to open 80 - 84 "C/176 - 183 "F
Fully open
95 "C (203 "F)
Valve lift 8 mm (0.3 in) minimum
Recommended antifreeze
Pro Honda HP Coolant or an equivalent high quality
ethylene glycol antifreeze containing corrosion protection
inhibitors
Standard coolant concentration
50% mixture with soft water
6-1