COOLING SYSTEM
RADIATOR CAP/SYSTEM PRESSURE
INSPECTION
Remove the radiator cap (page 6-5).
Wet the sealing Install
the
radiator cap on the tester.
surface with water.
Pressure tast the radiator cap.
Replace
the
radiator cap if it does
not
hold
pressure,
or
if
the relief pressure is
too
high
or
too low.
It
must
hold
the
specified pressure
for
at least 6 sec-
onds.
RADIATOR
CAP
RELIEF
PRESSURE
:
93 - 123
kP
a
(0
.95
-1.25
kgf
/c
m
2
,
13
.5
-17.8
psi)
Pressurize the radiator, engine and hoses, and
check for leaks.
I
NOTICE
I
Excessive
pressure
can
damage
the
cooling
system
components. Do nor exceed 123 kPa(I.25
kgflcrrr
,
17.8 psi).
Repair or replace components
if
the system
will
not
hold
the
specified pressure
for
at least 6 seconds.
COOLANT REPLACEMENT
PREPARATION
6-6
If any coolant gets in
your
eyes, rinse
them
with
water
and
consult
a doct
or
immediately
.
If
any coolant in
swallowed,
induce
vomiting,
gargle
and cons
ult
a physici
an
immediately
.
If
any
coolant
gets
on
you
r skin
or
clo
thes, rinse
thoroughly
with
plenty
of
water.
• The effectiveness
of
coolant
decreases
with
the
accumulation
of
r
ust
or if there is a change in
the
mixing
proportion
during
usage. Therefore,
for
best performance, change
the
coolant
regularly
as
specified in
the
maintenance schedule.
•
Mix
only
distilled,
low
mineral
water
with
the
antifreeze.
RECOMMENDED ANTIFREEZE:
Pro Honda
HP
coola
nt
or an equivale
nt
high
qual.
ity
ethylene glycol antifreeze
containing
silicate
free corrosion
inhibit
ors
RECOMMENDED MIXTURE:
1 : 1 (distilled
water
and
recommended
antif
re
eze)
RECOMMENDED
ANTIFREEZE
(ETHYLENE
GLYCOL BASE
SOLUTION)
LOW
MINERAL
OR
DISTILLED
WATER
COOLANT
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