Cooling Circuit Inspection - Suzuki VL800 Service Manual

RADIATOR AND WATER HOSE

COOLING CIRCUIT INSPECTION

Before removing the radiator and draining the engine coolant,
inspect the cooling circuit for tightness.
• Remove the fuel tank. (#5-3)
• Remove the radiator cap 1 and connect the tester to the filler.
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Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot.
• Give a pressure of about 120 kPa (1.2 kgf/cm
if the system holds this pressure for 10 seconds.
• If the pressure should fall during this 10-second interval, it
means that there is a leaking point in the system. In such a
case, inspect the entire system and replace the leaking com-
ponent or part.
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When removing the radiator cap tester, put a rag on the
filler to prevent spouting of engine coolant.
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Do not allow the pressure to exceed the radiator cap re-
lease pressure, or the radiator can be damaged.
2 , 17 psi) and see
COOLING SYSTEM 6-3