Cooling Fan; Inspection; Removal - Suzuki VZ800 Service Manual

COOLING FAN

INSPECTION

• Disconnect the cooling fan lead wire coupler 1.
• Test the cooling fan motor for load current with an ammeter
connected as shown in the illustration.
• The voltmeter is for making sure that the battery applies 12
volts to the motor. With the motor with electric motor fan run-
ning at full speed, the ammeter should be indicating not 5
amperes and more.
• If the fan motor does not turn, replace the motor assembly
with a new one.

REMOVAL

• Remove the radiator. (7-4)
• Remove the cooling fan mounting bolts.
• Slightly move the down tube by removing its mounting bolts.
COOLING AND LUBRICATION SYSTEM 7-7
Fan motor
Ammeter
Battery