Cooling Fan; Inspection; Removal; Installation - Suzuki DL650K5 Service Manual

6-8 COOLING AND LUBRICATION SYSTEM

COOLING FAN

INSPECTION

• Remove the cowling. (#7-5)
• Disconnect the cooling fan motor and thermo-switch lead wire
coupler 1.
Test the cooling fan motor for load current with an ammeter con-
nected as shown in the illustration.
The voltmeter is for making sure that the battery 2 applies 12
volts to the fan motor 3. With the fan motor with electric motor
fan running at full speed, the ammeter 4 should be indicating
not 5 amperes and more.
If the fan motor does not turn, replace the fan motor assembly
with a new one.
NOTE:
When making above test, it is not necessary to remove the cool-
ing fan.

REMOVAL

• Remove the cowling. (#7-5)
• Drain the engine coolant. (#2-18)
• Remove the radiator. (#6-4)
• Disconnect the cooling fan thermo-switch coupler 1.
• Remove the cooling fan.

INSTALLATION

• Install the cooling fan to the radiator.
$ Cooling fan motor mounting bolt:
• Connect the cooling fan thermo-switch coupler 1.
• Install the radiator.
• Route the radiator hoses properly. (#9-24)
• Pour engine coolant. (#2-18)
• Bleed the air from the cooling circuit. (#2-19)
• Install the cowling. (#7-8)
8 N·m (0.8 kgf-m, 6.0 lb-ft)
B/R
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