Honda CRF250X Owner's Manual & Competition Handbook page 55

4. Add coolant to the reserve tank as require to
bring the coolant level to the UPPER level
mark.
5. Install the reserve tank cap (9).
6. Install the left side cover (4), collars (8), seat
bolt (7) and left side cover bolt (6). Close the
air cleaner box cover (10) and turn the quick
fastener (5) clockwise.
(9)
(10)
(5)
(4) left side cover (8) collars
(5) quick fastener (9) reserve tank cap
(6) left side cover bolt (10) air cleaner box cover
(7) seat bolt
Cooling System Inspection
1. Check the cooling system for leaks (see the
Honda Service Manual for troubleshooting of
leaks).
2. Check water hoses (1) for cracks,
deterioration, and clamp bands for looseness.
3. Check the radiator mount for looseness.
4. Make sure the siphon hose (2) is connected
(4)
and not clogged.
5. Check the radiator fins for clogging.
(7)
6. Check the water leakage check hole (3) below
the water pump cover (4) for leakage. Make
sure the hole remains open. If water leaks
through the check hole, the water pump seal is
damaged. If oil leaks through the check hole,
(8)
the engine oil seal is damaged. See the Honda
Service Manual or consult your Honda dealer
(6)
for replacing the water pump seal or the
engine oil seal. Both seals should be replaced
at the same time.
(1)
(4)
(1) water hoses
(2) siphon hose
(3) water leakage check hole
(4) water pump cover
Servicing Your Honda
Coolant
(2)
(3)
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