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Radiator and Cooling Fan Inspection
Radiator
Using high pressure water, such as from a pressure-washer, can damage the radiator
fins and impair the radiator's efficiency.
Do not obstruct or deflect airflow through the radiator by installing unauthorised
accessories in front of the radiator or behind the cooling fan. Interference with the
radiator airflow can lead to overheating and consequent engine damage.
1. Check the radiator for stone damage.
2. Check the radiator core for damage to fins or obstructions to air flow.
3. Clean off any obstructions with a stream of low-pressure water.
To avoid overheating and consequent engine damage, replace the radiator if the cores
are blocked or if the fins are badly deformed or broken.
4. Rectify any damage.
Cooling Fan
The cooling fans are switched on and off by the Cooling Fan Controller in response to
a signal received from the coolant temperature sensor. To prevent injury, never place
loose clothing, fingers or hands near the cooling fans, until the engine is stopped.
Loose clothing, fingers or the hands could become trapped during cooling fans
operation and cause crushing injury to the fingers, hands or other parts of the
anatomy.
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