Suzuki RA410, Manual

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7) Remove reservoir tank (1) and remove cap (2) from reservoir
tank and pour out any fluid, scrub and clean inside of tank with
soap and water.
Flush it well with clean water and drain. Reinstall tank.
8) Add 50/50 mixture of good quality ethylene glycol antifreeze
and water to radiator and tank.
Fill radiator to the base of radiator filler neck and reservoir tank
to FULL level mark (3). Reinstall reservoir tank cap and align
match marks (4) on tank and cap.
9) Run engine, with radiator cap removed, until radiator upper
hose is hot.
10) With engine idling, add coolant to radiator until level reaches
the bottom of filler neck. Install radiator cap, making sure that
the ear of cap lines is parallel to radiator.
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FULL
LOW
WATER PUMP BELT TENSION
1) Inspect belt for cracks, cuts, deformation, wear and cleanliness.
If it is necessary to replace belt, refer to page 6B-10 for proce-
dure.
WARNING:
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Disconnect negative cable at battery before checking
and adjusting belt tension.
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See WARNING described in COOLING SYSTEM SER-
VICE.
2) Check belt for tension. Belt is in proper tension when it deflects
12 – 15 mm (0.47 – 0.59 in.) under thumb pressure (1) (about
10 kg or 22 Ib.).
Belt tension “a”: 12 – 15mm (0.47 – 0.59 in.) as deflection
NOTE:
When replacing belt with a new one, adjust belt tension to
8 – 9 mm (0.31 – 0.35 in.).
3) If belt is too tight or too loose, adjust it to proper tension by dis-
placing generator position.
4) Tighten belt adjusting bolt (2) and generator pivot bolts (3).
5) Connect negative cable at battery terminal.
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ENGINE COOLING 6B-7