Radiator Hose Maintenance; Coolant Maintenance - Suzuki RG250 Service Manual

2-9 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND TUNE-UP PROCEDURES
RADIATOR HOSE
Inspect 1 000 km, 12000 km , 24000 km
(6 000 mites, 7 500 miles, 15 000 miles)
Replace every 4 years
• Inspect for lea kage from the radiator hose itself
and for kinks in the radiator hose.
• If any leakage from the radiator hose are detect-
ed, the radiator hose should be replaced.
COOLANT
Change every 2 years,
• Remove the middle and lower cowling (Refer to
page
7-21
• R,emove the radiator cap.
WARNING:
Do not open the radiator cap when the engine
is hot, as you may be injured by escape in
hot liquid or vapor.
• Loosen the water drain plug at the water pump
cover and drain the cooling system thoroughly
while holding the motorcycle upright.
WARNING:
Cooling solution may
be
harmful if swallowed
or if it comes in contact
with
skin or eyes.
Contact your physician immediately. If
swallowed induce vomiting.
If
cooling solu-
tion gets into the eyes or in contact with the
skin, it should be flushed thoroughly w ith
plenty of water.
• Disconnect the hose from the reservoir tank
and drain the cooling solution in the reservoir
ta nk.
• Connect the hose to the reservoir and replace
the water drain plug.
• Fill the radiator up to the radiator inlet hole
neck with the coolant.
Close the radiator cap securely.
• Fill the reservoir tank up to the " FULL" line
with the coolant.
NOTE:
About 1 500 ml of coolant may
be
needed
when the radiator and reservoir tank.