Suzuki 2005 DL650K5, Service Manual

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6-8 COOLING AND LUBRICATION SYSTEM
COOLING FAN
INSPECTION
• Remove the cowling. (
#
7-5)
• Disconnect the cooling fan motor and thermo-switch lead wire
coupler
1
.
Test the cooling fan motor for load current with an ammeter con-
nected as shown in the illustration.
The voltmeter is for making sure that the battery
2
applies 12
volts to the fan motor
3
. With the fan motor with electric motor
fan running at full speed, the ammeter
4
should be indicating
not 5 amperes and more.
If the fan motor does not turn, replace the fan motor assembly
with a new one.
NOTE:
When making above test, it is not necessary to remove the cool-
ing fan.
REMOVAL
• Remove the cowling. (
#
7-5)
• Drain the engine coolant. (
#
2-18)
• Remove the radiator. (
#
6-4)
• Disconnect the cooling fan thermo-switch coupler
1
.
• Remove the cooling fan.
INSTALLATION
• Install the cooling fan to the radiator.
$
Cooling fan motor mounting bolt:
8 N·m (0.8 kgf-m, 6.0 lb-ft)
• Connect the cooling fan thermo-switch coupler
1
.
• Install the radiator.
• Route the radiator hoses properly. (
#
9-24)
• Pour engine coolant. (
#
2-18)
• Bleed the air from the cooling circuit. (
#
2-19)
• Install the cowling. (
#
7-8)
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