Engine Idle Speed; Radiator Coolant; Cooling System - Honda VT750C2 Shadow Spirit Service Manual

MAINTENANCE
ENGINE IDLE SPEED
NOTE:
• Inspect and adjust the idle speed after all other
engine maintenance items have been performed
and are within specifications.
• The engine must be warm for accurate idle speed
inspection and adjustment.
Connect a tachometer according to its manufac­
ture's instructions.
Warm up the engine, shift the transmission into
neutral and hold the motorcycle in an upright posi ­
tion.
Check the idle speed.
IDLE SPEED: 1,200
± 100 rpm
If the adjustment
is
necessary, turn the throttle stop
screw knob as required.
RADIATOR COOLANT
Check the coolant level of the reserve tank.
The level should· be between the "UPPER" and
"LOWER" level lines with the motorcycle in an
upright position.
If the level is low, remove the reserve tank cap, and
fill the tank to the "UPPER" level line with a 1 : 1 mix ­
ture of distilled water and antifreeze (coo'lant prepa ­
ration: page 7-6).
RECOMMENDED ANTIFREEZE:
Pro Honda HP coolant or an equivalent high qual ­
ity ethylene glycol antifreeze containing silicate­
free corrosion inhibitors.
Check to see if there are any coolant leaks when the
coolant level decreases very rapidly.
If the reserve tank becomes completely empty, there
is a possibility of air getting into the cooling system.
Be sure to remove any air from the cooling system
(page 7-7),
COOLING SYSTEM
Check the radiator air passage for clogs or damage.
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