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RADIATOR CAP/SYSTEM PRESSURE
INSPECTION
Before ins/ailing Ine
Pressure test the
radiator
cap using the tester.
cap
in
rhe leSler,
Replace the radiator cap if
it
does
not
hold pressure,
wet the sealing
or if relief pressure is too high or too low. It
must
surfaces.
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)
Pressure
the
radiator,
engine and
hoses using the
tester,
and check
for
leaks.
I
NOTICE
Excessive
pressure
can damage the cooling system
components. Do not exceed
137
kPa
(
1.4
kgflcrrr,
20
..
'_~
psi).
Repair or replace components if the system will
nor
hold specified pressure for at least 6 seconds.
Remove the tester and
install
the
radiator
cap.
Install the
radiator
cap
l
id and
tighten the
screw.
COOLANT REPLACEMENT
PREPARATION
•
The effectiveness of coolant decreases with the
accumulation of rust or if there is a change in the
mixing proportion during
usage.
Therefore,
for
best performance change the coolant regularly
as specified in the maintenance schedu
l
e.
COOLING SYSTEM
Mix on ly distilled water with the recommended anti-
,
-
-
-- - - - -
-- - - -
-- - - ,
freeze.
RECOMMENDED
ANTIFREEZE:
Pro Honda HP
Coolant
or an equivalent high
quality ethylene glycol
antifreeze
containing
silicate-free
cOlTosion
inhibitors
RECOMMENDED
MIXTURE:
1:1 (Distilled water and recommended antifreeze)
SOLUTION
(ETHYLENE
GLYCOL BASE
SOLUTION)
DISTILLED
WATER
COOLANT
6-5
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