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[2005-2008] [TRX500 FA/FGA]
COOLING SYSTEM
REPLACEMENT/AIR BLEEDING
· When filling the system with a coolant, place the
vehicle on a flat, level surface.
Remove the radiator cap
(page 6-4).
Remove the drain plug and drain the coolant from
the radiator.
Install the drain plug with a new seal rubber.
DRAIN PLUG
Remove the fuel tank cover
(page 2-6).
SEALING WASHER
Remove the drain bolt and drain the coolant from
the engine.
Install the drain bolt with a new sealing washer.
Install the fuel tank cover
(page 2-6).
Disconnect the siphon hose and drain the coolant
from the radiator reserve tank.
Connect the siphon hose to the reserve tank.
SIPHON HOSE
Fill the system with recommended coolant up to the
RADIATOR CAP
FILLER NECK
filler neck with the motorcycle on its side stand.
Bleed air from the system as follows:
1. Shift the transmission into neutral.
Start the engine and let it idle for 2 - 3 minutes.
2. Snap the throttle 3 - 4 times to bleed air from the
system.
3. Stop the engine and add coolant up to the filler
neck.
4. Install the radiator cap.
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