Honda CBR600F4i Series Service Manual page 207

COOLING SYSTEM
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RADIATOR CAP/SYSTEM PRESSURE
INSPECTION
Remove the radiator cap (see previous page).
Pressure test Ll11,1 ratliolur cap .
Replace the radiator c.11p it it noes oot holr1 pressure,
or if rel ief pressure is too hi gh or too low.
It must hold th e specified pressu re for at least 6 sec-
onds.
RADIATOR CAP RELIEF PRESSURE:
108 - 137 kPa (1 1 - 1.4 kgf/cm
2
,
16 - 20 psi)
Pressurize the radiator, engi ne and hoses, and check
fo1
leaks.
NOTICE
Excessive pressure can damage the cooling system com-
ponents. Do not exceed 137 kPa I 1. 4 kgf/cm2, 20 psi).
Repai r o r replace components if the system will not
hold the specified pressu re for at least
6
seconds.
COOLANT REPLACEMENT
PREPARATION
The effectiveness of coolant decreases with the
accumulation of ru st ur if the re is a cha nge in the
mixing propo rti on duri ng usage. The refore, for
best performance chonge the coorant regu larly
1:1,-
speci fied i n the maintenan ce schedu le.
M ix only disti lled, low mineral w ater with the anti -
freeze.
RECOMMEN DED ANTIFREEZE :
Pro Honda HP Coolant or an equivalent high qua Ii•
ty
ethylene g lycol antifreeze containing corrosion
protection inhibitors
RECOMMENDED M IXTURE:
1:1 (distilled water and antifreeze)
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REPLACEMENT/ AIR BLEEDING
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wiril
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Remove t he radiator cap.
rc~eck,ng rhe
coolant levelJ,
oiace me
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levei' S'Jrface.
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RADIATOR CAP
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(ETHYL EN!:
1\:,.-0
GLYCO L BASE
SOLUTION)
COOLANT
LOW MINERAL
OR DISTILLED
WATrn