6-10 COOLING AND LUBRICATION SYSTEM
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SWITCH
REMOVAL
• Remove the fuel tank. (
#
5-3)
• Drain a small amount of engine coolant. (
#
6-4)
• Disconnect the engine coolant temperature switch lead wire
1
.
• Place a rag under the switch and remove the engine coolant
temperature swicth
2
.
INSPECTION
• Check the engine coolant temperature switch by testing it at
the bench as shown in the figure. Connect the temperature
switch
1
to a circuit tester and place it in the oil contained in a
pan, which is placed on a stove.
• Heat the oil to raise its temperature slowly and read the col-
umn thermometer
2
when the switch closes or opens.
&
09900-25008: Multi circuit tester set
'
Tester knob indication: Continuity test (
(
)
$
Engine coolant temp. switch operating temperature
Standard (OFF
→
→
→
→
ON): Approx. 115°C (239°F)
(ON
→
→
→
→
OFF): Approx. 108°C (226°F)
!
INSTALLATION
• Apply sealant to the thread portion of the engine coolant tem-
perature switch.
)
99104-31140: SUZUKI BOND “1207B” (USA)
*
99000-31110: SUZUKI BOND “1215” (Others)
• Tighten the engine coolant temperature switch to the speci-
fied torque.
%
Engine coolant temperature switch:
10 N·m (1.0 kgf-m, 7.3 lb-ft)
!
• Install the fuel tank. (
#
5-3)
• Pour engine coolant. (
#
2-12)
Oil
* Take special care when handling the temperature
switch. It may cause damage if it gets a sharp
impact.
* Do not contact the engine coolant temperature
switch
1
and the column thermometer
2
with a pan.
Take special care when handling the temperature
switch. It may cause damage if it gets a sharp impact.
Summary of Contents for LT-F500F 2002
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