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Flushing





ENGINE COOLANT


Flushing

1. Install reservoir tank if removed, and radiator drain plug.

CAUTION:
Be sure to clean drain plug and install with new O-ring.

Tightening torque : Refer to CO-12, "Exploded View". Exploded View

If water drain plugs on cylinder block are removed, close and tighten them. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly.





2. Remove air relief plug (2) on radiator.
3. Fill radiator with water until water spills from the air relief hole, then close air relief plug. Fill radiator and reservoir tank with water and reinstall radiator cap.

Tightening torque : Refer to CO-12, "Exploded View". Exploded View

4. Run the engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
5. Rev the engine two or three times under no-load.
6. Stop the engine and wait until it cools down.
7. Drain water from the system. Refer to Draining.
8. Repeat steps 1 through 7 until clear water begins to drain from radiator.
9. Check that the reservoir tank cap is tightened.