System Testing; Radiator Cap/System Pressure Inspection; Coolant Replacement - Honda CTX700N/ND Service Manual

COOLING SYSTEM
SYSTEM TESTING
RADIATOR CAP / SYSTEM PRESSURE INSPECTION
Remove the radiator cap ( page 8
-
4 )
,
Wet the sealing surfaces of the cap , then install the cap
onto the tester [ 1 ]
,
Pressure test the radiator cap
.
Replace the radiator cap if it does not hold pressure , or
if relief pressure is too high or too low
.
It
must hold specified pressure for at least 6 seconds .
RADIATOR CAP RELIEF PRESSURE :
108
-
137 kPa ( 1.1
-
1.4
kgf
/
cm
2
, 16
-
20 psi )
Install the tester to the radiator .
Pressure the radiator , engine and hoses , and check for
leaks
.
NOTICE
[ 1
Excessive pressure can damage the cooling system components
.
Do
not exceed 137 kPa ( 1.4 kgf / cm
2 ,
20
psi ) .
Repair or replace components if the system will not
hold specified pressure for
at
least 6
seconds
.
COOLANT REPLACEMENT
REPLACEMENT /
AIR
BLEEDING
NOTE :
When filling the system or reserve tank with coolant or checking the coolant level , place the motorcycle
in
an
upright position on
a
flat , level surface .
Remove the following :
-
Right front side cowl ( page 2
-
6 )
( CTX 700 / A / D )
-
Right
radiator side cover ( page 2
-
10 )
( CTX 700 N / NA / ND )
Remove the screw [
1 ]
and radiator cap [ 2 ]
,
ACAUTION
The engine must be cool before removing the
radiator cap
,
or severe scalding may result .
Remove the drain bolt [
1
] , sealing washer [ 2 ] and drain
the coolant .
Reinstall the drain bolts with a new sealing washer .
Tighten the drain bolt securely .
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