14 COOLING SYSTEM 76
14.1 Cooling system
K00866-10
Water pump
1
in the engine ensures forced circulation of the coolant.
The pressure resulting from the warming of the cooling system is regulated by a valve
in radiator cap
2
. This ensures that operating the vehicle at the specified coolant
temperature will not result in a risk of malfunctions.
120 °C (248 °F)
Cooling is effected by the air stream.
The lower the speed, the less the cooling effect. Dirty cooling fins also reduce the cool-
ing effect.
14.2 Radiator cover
K00459-01
The radiator cover is mounted in front of the left radiator between the radiator shield
and radiator.
The radiator cover keeps the coolant temperature in the correct range.
Coolant temperature 65… 70 °C (149… 158 °F)
M01121-10
The radiator cover is installed in front of the left radiator, depending on the ambient
temperature.
Full radiator cover
1
< 7 °C (< 45 °F)
Half radiator cover
2
7… 16 °C (45… 61 °F)
No radiator cover > 16 °C (> 61 °F)
Info
Do not use both radiator covers at the same time.
14.3 Installing the radiator cover
K00460-10
–
Remove screws
1
.
–
Remove screws
2
.
–
Take off radiator shield
3
.
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– Position the matching radiator cover ( p. 76).
The larger catch is located at the top left.
Info
Do not use both radiator covers at the same time.