Cooling Fan; Removal; Inspection; Installation - Suzuki DL1000 Service Manual

5-8 COOLING AND LUBRICATION SYSTEM

COOLING FAN

REMOVAL

• Remove the cowling. (#6-6)
• Drain engine coolant. (#2-17)
• Remove the radiator. (#5-4)
• Remove the cooling fan.

INSPECTION

• Remove the cowling. (#6-6)
• Disconnect the cooling fan motor lead wire coupler 1.
• Test the cooling fan motor for load current with an ammeter
connected as shown in the illustration.
• The voltmeter is for making sure that the battery applies 12
volts to the motor. With the motor with electric motor fan run-
ning at full speed, the ammeter should be indicating not more
than 5 amperes.
• If the fan motor does not turn, replace the motor assembly
with a new one.
NOTE:
When making above test, it is not necessary to remove the cool-
ing fan.

INSTALLATION

• Install the cooling fan.
$ Cooling fan motor mounting bolt:
• Install the radiator.
• Route the radiator hoses. (#8-23)
• Pour engine coolant. (#2-17)
• Bleed the air from the cooling circuit. (#2-18)
• Install the cowling. (#6-6)
8 N·m (0.8 kgf-m, 6.0 lb-ft)
Fan motor Ammeter
Battery