Service Information - Honda CRF450R 2009 Service Manual

COOLING SYSTEM
SERVICE INFORMATION
GENERAL
AWARNING
Removing the radia tor cap while the engine is hot can allow the coolant to spray Q ut, seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and radia tor cool down before removing the radiator caeP ". _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
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NOTICE
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Using coolant with silicate inhibitors may cause premature wear of m9Chanical seal or blockage of radiator passages. Using tap
water may cause engine damage.
00 not remove the radiator cap except to refill or drain the system.
All cooling system services can be done with the engine installed in the frame.
After servicing the system, check for teaks with a cooling system tester.
SPECIFICATIONS
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TORQUE VALUES
Left radiator air bleed bolt (After ' 12)
Water pump Impeller
Radiator hose band screw
Radiator connecting hose band screw
7-4
1.6 N·m (0.2 kgf·m, 1.2Ibf·ft)
12 N·m (1.2 kgf·m, 9 tbf·ft)
See page 7-13
See page 7-13