Radiator Remounting; Radiator Reservoir Tank; Radiator Cap Inspection - Suzuki LT-A700X 2004 Service Manual

• Fins bent down or dented can be repaired by straightening
them with the blade of a small screwdriver.

RADIATOR REMOUNTING

• Install the radiator in the reverse order of removal.
• Pay attention to the following points:
• Connect the radiator hoses.
• Install the drain plug. ($2-16)
• Pour engine coolant. ($2-16)
• Bleed air from the cooling circuit. ($2-16)

RADIATOR RESERVOIR TANK

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
• Remove the reservoir tank mounting bolts and disconnect the
siphon hose from the reservoir tank and drain engine coolant.
• Install the reservoir tank in the reverse order of removal.
• Fill the reservoir tank to the upper level line.

RADIATOR CAP INSPECTION

• Remove the radiator cap lid.
• Fit the cap 1 to the radiator cap tester 2.
Build up pressure slowly by operating the tester. Make sure that
the pressure build-up stops at 110 – 140 kPa (1.1 – 1.4 kgf/cm²,
15.6 – 19.9 psi) and that, with the tester held standstill, the cap
is capable of holding that pressure for at least 10 seconds.
Replace the cap if it is found not to satisfy either of these two
requirements.
& Radiator cap valve opening pressure
Standard: 110 – 140 kPa
(1.1 – 1.4 kgf/cm , 15.6 – 19.9 psi)
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COOLING AND LUBRICATION SYSTEM 7-5