Yamaha XT660R(S) Automobile User Manual


 
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COOL
RADIATOR
EAS00455
CHECKING THE RADIATOR
1. Check:
radiator fins
Obstruction
Clean.
Apply compressed air to the rear of the radi-
ator.
Damage
Repair or replace.
NOTE:
_
Straighten any flattened fins with a thin, flat-
head screwdriver.
2. Check:
radiator hoses
Cracks/damage
Replace.
3. Measure:
radiator cap opening pressure
Below the specified pressure
Replace
the radiator cap.
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a. Install the radiator cap tester
1
and radiator
cap tester adaptor
2
and radiator cap
tester adaptor
3
to the radiator cap
4
.
b. Apply the specified pressure for ten sec-
onds and make sure there is no drop in
pressure.
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4. Check:
radiator fan
Damage
Replace.
Malfunction
Check and repair.
Refer to COOLING SYSTEM in chapter 8.
Radiator cap opening pressure
110.0 ~ 140.0 kPa
(1.10 ~ 1.40 kg/cm
2
,
16.0 ~ 20.3 psi)
Radiator cap tester
90890-01325
Radiator cap tester adaptor
90890-01352
Radiator cap tester adaptor
90890-01497