Inspection
1.
Check
the
radiator for stone damage.
2.
Check the radiator core, for damage to fins or
obstructions
to
air
flow.
3.
Repair any damage
and
clear all obstructions.
To
avoid
overheating
and
consequent engine
damage, replace the radiator
if
the
cores are
blocked or
if
the fins are badly deformed or broken.
4.
Check that the
fan
spins freely
and
without tight
spots.
5.
Check the
fan
blades for signs of heat distortion.
6.
Check the
fan
cowl
flaps for unobstructed
operation
and
for splits
and
deformation
of
the
flaps.
Cooling
Installation
1.
Align the radiator to
the
lower mounting stud,
reconnect the cooling
fan
before fitting the upper
and
lower mounting bolts.
2.
Tighten the mounting bolts
to
9 Nm.
3.
Reconnect the top and bypass hoses
to
the
thermostat housing
and
head respectively.
Tighten the hose clips.
4.
Reconnect
the
bottom hose to the radiator.
Tighten
the
hose
clip.
5.
In
the following order, refit the:
•
Front
radiator grille
if
removed (fixing torque
7 Nm).
• Upper radiator cover (fixing torque 3 Nm).
• Side radiator grilles (side fixing torque 7 Nm,
upper fixing torque 3 Nm).
• Lower radiator cover (fixing torque 3 Nm).
6.
Reconnect the battery, positive
(red)
lead first.
7.
Refit
the
rider's seat.
B.
Refill the cooling system
as
described
on
page
12.7.
9.
Refit the radiator side covers (fixing torque
9 Nm).
T8&!!!JB'
Service Manual - Rocket
III
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