Suzuki drz 400E Service Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 2-15
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ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT
Remove the radiator cap 1 and drain plug 2. Then drain the
engine coolant.
Tighten the drain plug 2.
Pour the specified engine coolant slowly into the radiator.
Engine coolant:
Use an antifreeze designed for aluminum radiators
mixed with distilled water only.
Water/antifreeze mixture ratio: 50:50 – 40:60
NOTE:
For engine coolant information, refer to page 5-4.
AIR BLEEDING THE ENGINE COOLANT CIRCUIT
Bleed air from the air bleeder bolt 3.
Tighten the air bleeder bolt 3 to the specified torque.
Air bleeder bolt: 6.0 N·m (0.6 kgf-m, 4.3 lb-ft)
Add engine coolant up to the radiator inlet.
Tighten the radiator cap securely.
After warming up and cooling down the engine, add the speci-
fied engine coolant.
Engine coolant capacity:
1 250 ml (1.3 US qt, 1.1 Imp qt)
RADIATOR HOSES
Inspect initially at five hours of operation and every
30 hours thereafter.
Inspect the radiator hoses for damage and engine coolant leak-
age. If any damages are found, replace the radiator hoses with
new ones.
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Suzuki drz 400E Specifications

General

Displacement	398 cc
Compression Ratio	12.2:1
Ignition	Electronic ignition (CDI)
Transmission	5-speed constant mesh
Rear Suspension	Link type, coil spring, oil damped
Front Tire	80/100-21
Rear Tire	110/100-18
Engine Type	4-stroke, DOHC
Bore x Stroke	90.0 mm x 62.6 mm
Fuel System	Mikuni BSR36 carburetor
Front Brakes	Disc
Rear Brakes	Disc
Fuel Tank Capacity	10.0 L (2.6 US gallons)
Overall Width	825mm (32.5 inches)
Ground Clearance	315 mm (12.4 in)
Seat Height	935 mm (36.8 in.)
Curb Weight	138 kg (304 lbs)
Dry Weight	119 kg (262 lbs.)