Cooling System Inspection - Suzuki RM250 Owner's Service Manual

• Remove the radiator cap.
• Check that t he engine coolant level is at the bottom
of the inlet hole, replenish t he radiator wi th specified
engine coolant.
• Tig hten the radiator cap secu rely.
A
CAUTION
Improperly tightening the radiator cap cannot obtain the
specified pressure in the c ooling system and it will cau se
engine coolant overflow.
Tighten the radiator c ap until it locks firmly .
NOTE:
• This motorcycle does not have an overflow tank at the
end of breather hose. Therefore, engine coolant level
may decrease while riding. Check the engine coolant
level every time before riding.
• When replenishing engine coo/ant, be sure to use en-
gine coolant mixed with distilled water at the ratio of
50 :
50. Adding only water will dilute engine coolan t
and
it
may' decrease cooling performance.
Engine Coolant
Use SUZUK I GOLDE N CRU ISER 1200NA or equ ivalent anti·
freeze and Summer coolant w hi ch is compatible with alu·
minum radiator, mixed w ith distilled water at the ratio of
50: 50.
NOTE: The radiator, cylinder and cylinder head are made
of aluminum al/oy. Using non·recommended engine coolant
may corrode aluminum alloy and may clog the coolant pas-
sageways.
A WARNING
Engine coolant is harmful if swallowed or if it comes in
contact with your skin or eyes.
Keep engine coolant away from children and pets . Call
your doctor immediately if engine coolant is swallowed
and induce vomiting . Flush eyes or skin with water if en·
gine coolant gets in eyes or comes in contact with skin .
Cooling System Inspection
Inspect the following items before practice and races.
• Engine coolant leakage
• Rad iat or hose cracks and deterioration
• Rad iator mounting condition
• Radiator breather hose condit ion
• Radiator fin conditio n
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 2·6
SUZUKI GOLDEN CRUISER
1200NA
(Non · Amine Ivpe)( 2 .0LI
99000 - 24120