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Suzuki VLR1800 Service Manual

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Engine Cooling System: 1F-5
Radiator Cap Inspection
B822H11606002
Inspect the radiator cap in the following procedures:
1) Remove the radiator cap. Refer to “Cooling Circuit
Inspection (Page 1F-4)”.
2) Attach the radiator cap (1) to the radiator tester (2)
as shown in the figure.
3) Slowly apply pressure to the radiator cap.
If the radiator cap does not hold the pressure for at
least 10 seconds, replace it with a new one.
Radiator cap release pressure
93 – 123 kPa (0.93 – 1.23 kgf/cm
2
, 13.2 – 17.5 psi)
4) After finishing the radiator cap inspection, reinstall
the removed parts.
Radiator Inspection and Cleaning
B822H11606003
Radiator Hose
Refer to “Cooling System Inspection in Section 0B
(Page 0B-15)”.
Radiator
Inspect the radiator for water leaks. If any defects are
found, replace the radiator with a new one.
If the fins are bent or dented, repair them by carefully
straightening them with the blade of a small screwdriver.
Radiator Cleaning
Blow out any foreign matter that is stuck in the radiator
fins using compressed air.
CAUTION
!
Make sure not to bend the fins when using
compressed air.
Always apply compressed air from the
engine side of engine. If compressed air is
applied from the front side, dirt will be
forced into the pores of radiator.
Radiator / Cooling Fan Motor Removal and
Installation
B822H11606004
Removal
1) Remove the fuel tank. Refer to “Fuel Tank Removal
and Installation in Section 1G (Page 1G-8)”.
2) Drain engine coolant. Refer to “Cooling System
Inspection in Section 0B (Page 0B-15)”.
3) Remove the radiator cover (1).
I718H1160033-01
I822H1160002-01
I822H1160003-01
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I822H1160004-01

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ModelVLR1800
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