12. COOLING SYSTEM
12-4
Mongoose/KXR 250
RADIATOR
RADIATOR INSPECTION
Remove the front fender. (
Ö
2-5)
Inspect the radiator soldered joints and
seams for leaks.
Blow dirt out from between core fins with
compressed air. If insects, etc., are
clogging the radiator, wash them off.
Carefully straighten any bent fins.
RADIATOR REMOVAL
Drain the coolant. (
Ö
3-20)
Remove the front fender. (
Ö
2-5)
Disconnect the air vent tube from the
radiator filler.
Remove the overflow tube clamp and
disconnect the overflow tube.
Disconnect the fan motor wire coupler.
Remove the two bolts on the radiator filler
hold plate.
Remove the two bolts on the radiator.
Disconnect the thermostatic switch wire
leads.
Loosen the hose bands and disconnect the
upper hose and lower hose from the
radiator.
Pull the radiator upward to remove the
radiator.
Radiato