Radiator Cap Inspection; Radiator Inspection And Cleaning; Radiator Installation - Suzuki LT-R450K6 Instruction Manual

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COOLI N G AND LUBRICATION
SYSTEM
RADIATOR CAP INSPECTION
Remove the radiator cap
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from the radiator.
Fit the cap ( 1 ) to the radiator cap tester
1.21.
Build up pressure slowly by operating the tester. Make sure
that the pressure build-up stops at 108
-
137 kPa (1.08
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1.37
kgflcm'. 15.4
-
19.5 psi) and that. with the tester held stand-
still, 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: 108
-
137 kPa
(1.08
-
1.37 kgflcm2, 15.4
-
19.5 PSI)
RADIATOR INSPECTION AND CLEANING
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Road dirt or trash stuck on the f~ns must be removed.
Use of compressed air is recommended for this clean~ng.
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Fins bent down or dented can be repaired by straightening them
with the blade of a small screwdriver.
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RADIATOR INSTALLATION
lnstall the radiator in the revers order of removal. Pay attention
to the following points:
Align the grooves on the radiator covers with the boss on the
radiator.
Install the radiator cover to the radiator.
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Install the radiator.
Route the siphon hose and radiator hoses. ( D 9 - 2 0 )
* Pour engine coolant. (-2-13)