Radiator Inspection And Cleaning; Radiator Hose Removal And Installation - Suzuki GSF650A Service Manual

1F-6 Engine Cooling System:
9) Remove the radiator covers (9), left and right.
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Installation
Install the radiator in the reverse order of removal. Pay
attention to the following points:
• Connect the radiator hoses securely. Refer to "Water
Hose Routing Diagram (Page 1F-3)".
• Pour engine coolant. Refer to "Cooling System
Inspection in Section 0B (Page 0B-14)".
• Bleed air from the cooling circuit. Refer to "Cooling
System Inspection in Section 0B (Page 0B-14)".

Radiator Inspection and Cleaning

Radiator Hose
Refer to "Cooling System Inspection in Section 0B
(Page 0B-14)".
Radiator
Inspect the radiator for water leaks. If any defects are
found, replace the radiator with a new one.
If the fins are bent or dented, repair them by carefully
straightening them with the blade of a small screwdriver.
Radiator Cleaning
Blow out any foreign matter that is stuck in the radiator
fins using compressed air.
CAUTION
!
• Make sure not to bend the fins when using
compressed air.
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• Always apply compressed air from the
engine side of engine. If compressed air is
applied from the front side, dirt will be
forced into the pores of radiator.
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Radiator Hose Removal and Installation

Removal
1) Drain engine coolant. Refer to "Cooling System
Inspection in Section 0B (Page 0B-14)".
2) Remove the fuel tank. Refer to "Fuel Tank Removal
and Installation in Section 1G (Page 1G-9)".
3) Remove the radiator hose as shown in the radiator
hose routing diagram. Refer to "Water Hose Routing
Diagram (Page 1F-3)".
Installation
1) Install the radiator hose as shown in the radiator
hose routing diagram. Refer to "Water Hose Routing
Diagram (Page 1F-3)".
NOTE
Check that there is at least 20 mm of
clearance shown as "a" between the radiator
outlet hose and the exhaust pipe.
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