Checking The Radiator - Yamaha XP500 Service Manual

RADIATOR AND OIL COOLER
EAS00455

CHECKING THE RADIATOR

1. Check:
• radiator fins
NOTE:
NOTE:
Straighten any flattened fins with a thin, flat-
head screwdriver.
2. Check:
• radiator hoses
3. Measure:
• radiator cap opening pressure
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a. Install the radiator cap tester 1 and radiator
b. Apply the specified pressure for ten sec-
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4. Check:
• radiator fan
6 - 3
Obstruction → Clean.
Apply compressed air to the rear of the radi-
ator.
Damage → Repair or replace.
Cracks/damage → Replace.
Below the specified pressure → Replace
the radiator cap.
Radiator cap opening pressure
107.9 ~ 137.3 kPa
(1.08 ~ 1.37 kg/cm
15.6 ~ 19.9 psi)
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cap tester adapter 2 onto the radiator cap
3.
Radiator cap tester
90890-01325, YU-24460-01
Radiator cap tester adapter
90890-01352, YU-33984
onds and make sure that there is no drop in
pressure.
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Damage → Replace.
Malfunction → Check and repair.
Refer to "COOLING SYSTEM" in chapter 8.
COOL
2
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