COOLING AND LUBRICATION SYSTEM 6-5
RADIATOR CAP INSPECTION
• Remove the radiator cap lid.
• Fit the cap
1
to the radiator cap tester
2
.
• Build up pressure slowly by operating the tester. Make sure
that the pressure build-up stops at 95 – 125 kPa (0.95 – 1.25
kgf/cm², 13.5 – 17.8 psi) and that, with the tester held stand-
still, the cap is capable of holding that pressure for at least 10
seconds.
• Replace the cap if it is found not to satisfy either of these two
requirements.
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Radiator cap valve opening pressure
Standard: 95 – 125 kPa
(0.95 – 1.25 kgf/cm
2
, 13.5 – 17.8 psi)
RADIATOR INSPECTION AND CLEANING
• Road dirt or trash stuck to the fins must be removed.
• Use of compressed air is recommended for this cleaning.
• Remove the grill upper cover. (
#
7-4)
• Remove the radiator fin guard net.
• Fins bent down or dented can be repaired by straightening
them with the blade of a small screwdriver.
Summary of Contents for LT-F500F 2002
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Page 105: ...ENGINE 3 63 Pull the rope and check that the ratchet is pushed out ...
Page 135: ...ENGINE 3 93 Countershaft Driveshaft ...
Page 149: ...ENGINE 3 107 Install the spark plug 09930 10121 Spark plug wrench set ...
Page 224: ...COOLING AND LUBRICATION SYSTEM 6 19 ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM Oil jet ...
Page 227: ...CHASSIS 7 3 Rear carrier Rear fender Fuel tank cover Mud guard Battery holder plate Rear box ...
Page 381: ...Prepared by August 2002 Part No 99500 44050 01E Printed in Japan 384 ...
Page 382: ...Printed in Japan K3 ...