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5. COOLING SYSTEM

Page 5-0


really big verson

Page 5-1

SERVICE INFORMATION5-1
TROUBLESHOOTING5-1
SYSTEM TESTING5-2
COOLANT REPLACEMENT5-3
THERMOSTAT5-3
RADIATOR/COOLING FAN5-5
WATER PUMP5-7

SERVICE INFORMATION

GENERAL

WARNING





SPECIFICATIONS

ITEMSPECIFICATIONS
Radiator cap relief pressure88 - 127 kPa (0.9 - 1.3 kg/cm2, 13 - 18 psi)
Freezing point (Hydrometer test):55% Distilled water + 45% ethylene glycol: -32°C (-25°F)
50% Distilled water + 50% ethylene glycol: -37°C (-34°F)
45% Distilled water + 55% ethylene glycol: -44.5°C (-48°F)
Coolant capacity:
   Coolant change:
   Total system:

1.60 lit (1.51 US qt, 1.28 Imp qt)
2.20 lit (2.32 US qt, 1.94 Imp qt)
ThermostatBegins to open: 80° to 84°C (176° to 183°F)
Valve lift: Minimum of 8 mm at 95°C (0.3 in at 203°F)
Boiling point (with 50 - 50 mixture):Unpressurized: 107.7°C (226°F)
Cap on, pressurized: 125.6°C (258°F)

TROUBLESHOOTING

Engine temperature too high Engine temperature too low Coolant leaks

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SYSTEM TESTING

COOLANT MIXTURE

Remove the reserve tank cap.
Test the coolant mixture with an antifreeze tester.
For maximum corrosion protection, a 50 - 50% solution of ethylene glycol and distilled water is recommended.



Remove the fuel tank (page 4-3).
Remove the radiator cap.

WARNING





RADIATOR CAP

Wet the radiator cap sealing surface, install the cap on the tester, and apply pressure.

Replace the radiator cap if it does not hold pressure, or if it’s relief pressure is too high or too low.  It must hold specified pressure for at least six seconds.

RADIATOR CAP RELIEF PRESSURE:
   88 - 127 kPa (0.9 - 1.3 kg/cm2, 13 - 18 psi)



SYSTEM PRESSURE TEST

Remove the fuel tank and radiator cap.

Attach the tester to the radiator and apply enough pressure to test the radiator, engine and hoses, check for leaks.

CAUTION



Repair or replace components if the system will not hold specified pressure for at least six seconds.


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COOLANT REPLACEMENT

WARNING



Remove the radiator cap (page 5-2).

Drain the coolant from the system by removing the drain bolt on the water pump cover.
Reinstall the drain bolt.



Fill the system with 50 - 50 mixture of distilled water and ethylene glycol.
Bleed air from the cooling system.



THERMOSTAT

REMOVAL

Remove the following:

Remove the thermostat housing mounting bolts.

Disconnect the siphon tube from the filler neck.
Disconnect the upper radiator hose at the filler neck and the water hoses at the thermostat housing.

Remove the thermostat housing case and filler neck from the frame.
Remove the housing cover attaching bolts and separate the case from the cover.

Remove the thermostat from the housing case.

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INSPECTION

Inspect the thermostat visually for damage.
Suspend the thermostat in heated water to check its operation.

NOTE



Replace thermostat if valve stays open at room temperature, or if it responds at temperatures other than those specified.

Data:

Start to open80° to 84°C (176 - 183°F)
Valve lift8 mm (0.3 in) minimum when heated to 95°C (203°F) for five minutes.

INSTALLATION

Install the following:

Assemble the case and filler neck with the new O-ring.
Tighten the bolts.

Install the thermostat housing case and filler neck onto the frame.

Connect the removed hoses and tube securely.

Install the removed parts in the reverse order of removal.

Fill the system with coolant and air bleed it.





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RADIATOR/COOLING FAN

REMOVAL

Drain the coolant (page 5-3).
Disconnect the cooling fan motor connector.

Disconnect the lower radiator hose at the radiator.



Remove the radiator side covers by removing mounting screws.



Remove the radiator lower mounting bolts.



Disconnect the upper radiator hose at the radiator.  Remove the radiator upper pivot bolt and radiator from the frame.


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DISASSEMBLY

Disconnect the cooling fan motor wire connector from the thermostatic switch and remove the wire from the clamp.
Remove the ground wire terminal bolt.



Remove the cooling fan motor mounting bolts and cooling fan motor.



RADIATOR INSPECTION

NOTE



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 with low pressure water.

Carefully straighten any bent fins.




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ASSEMBLY/INSTALLATION

Install the cooling fan motor.

Connect the ground terminal and thermostatic switch wire connector.



Install the mounting bolts.

If the thermostatic switch was removed, install a new O-ring and tighten to the specified torque.

THERMOSTATIC SWITCH:
TORQUE: 18 N•m (1.8 kg-m, 13 ft-lb)

Install the radiator in the reverse order of removal.



WATER PUMP

MECHANICAL SEAL INSPECTION

Inspect the telltale hole for signs of mechanical seal coolant leakage.
Replace the water pump as an assembly if the mechanical seal is leaking.



REMOVAL

Drain the engine oil (page 2-3).

Remove the water pump cover mounting bolts and cover.

Remove the O-ring and dowel pins from the water pump assembly and disconnect the water hose.

Remove the water pump from the crankcase.


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INSPECTION

Check the water pump for mechanical seal leakage and bearing deterioration.  Replace the water pump as an assembly if necessary.



INSTALLATION

Connect the water hose with the clamp.
Apply a coat of clean engine oil to a new O-ring and install it in the water pump shaft housing groove.

Align the water pump shaft groove with the oil pump shaft and insert the water pump into the crankcase.



Apply a coat of engine oil to a new O-ring and install it around the impeller housing.

Install the two dowel pins.



Install the water pump cover and tighten the cover mounting bolts.
Fill the system with cooIant (page 5-3).
Fill the engine with the recommended engine oil (page 2-3).
Check the cooling system for leakage.