14 COOLING SYSTEM
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14.1
Cooling system
S04562-10
Water pump
1
in the engine ensures forced circulation of the coolant.
The pressure resulting from the warming of the cooling system is reg-
ulated by a valve in radiator cap
2
. This ensures that operating the
vehicle at the specified coolant temperature will not result in a risk of
malfunctions.
120 °C (248 °F)
Cooling is effected by the air stream.
The lower the speed, the less the cooling effect. Dirty cooling fins also
reduce the cooling effect.
14.2
Radiator cover
Info
Do not use radiator covers in difficult operating conditions.
K00459-01
The radiator cover is mounted in front of the left radiator between the
radiator shield and radiator.
The radiator cover keeps the coolant temperature in the correct range.
Coolant temperature
65 … 70 °C (149 … 158 °F)
M01121-10
The radiator cover is installed in front of the left radiator, depending on
the ambient temperature.
Full radiator cover
1
< 7 °C (< 45 °F)
Half radiator cover
2
7 … 16 °C (45 … 61 °F)
No radiator cover
> 16 °C (> 61 °F)
Info
Do not use both radiator covers at the same time.
14.3
Installing the radiator cover
K00460-10
–
Remove screws
1
.
–
Remove screws
2
.
–
Take off radiator shield
3
.