Honda CRF450X 2005 User Manual

COOLING SYSTEM
RADIATOR CAP/SYSTEM PRESSURE
INSPECTION
Remove the radiator cap.
Wet the sealing Install the radiator cap on the tester.
surface wi th w af er.
Pressure test the radiator cap.
Rep lace the radiator cap if it does not hold pressure,
or if the relief pressure is too high or too low.
It
must hold the specified pressure for at least 6 sec-
onds.
RADIATOR CAP RELIEF PRESSURE :
108 - 137 kPa (1 .1 - 1.4 kgf/cm l, 16 - 20 psi)
Pressure test the radiator, engine and hoses, and
check
for leaks.
I NOTICE I
Excessive pressure can damage the cooling system
components. Do not exceed 137 kPa (1.4 kgfknr. 20
psi).
Repair or replace components if the system will not
hold the specifi ed pressure for at least 6 seconds.
After checking the pressure, install the radiator cap
securely.
COOLANT REPLACEMENT
PREPARATION
• If any coo l ant gets in your eyes, rinse them with ,------ - -------- - --,
7-6
water and consu lt a doctor immediately.
• If any coolant in swallowed, induce vomiting,
gargle and consult a physician immediately.
• If any coolant gets on yo ur sk in or clothes, rinse
thoroughly with plenty of water.
• The effectiveness of coolant decreases with the
accumu lati on of rust or if th ere is a change in the
mixing pr oportion during usage. Therefore, for
best performance, change the coolant regularly
as specified in the maintenance schedule.
• Mix only distilled, low mineral water with the
antif r eeze.
RECOMMENDED ANTIFREEZE :
Pro Honda HP coolant or an equivale nt high qual-
i ty ethylene glycol antifr eeze containing si li cate-
free corrosion inhibitors
RECOMMENDED MIXTURE :
1 : 1 1d istilled water and r eco mm e nded antifreeze)
(ETHYLENE
GLYCOLBASE
SOLUTION)
LOW MINERAL
OR DISTILLED
WATE R
COOLANT

Honda CRF450X 2005 Specifications

General

Brand	Honda
Model	CRF450X 2005
Category	Motorcycle
Language	English