Flushing

ENGINE COOLANT


Flushing

1. Install radiator drain plug.

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

Tightening torque : Refer to Exploded View.

If water drain plugs on cylinder block are removed, close and tighten them. Refer to Disassembly And Assembly.
2. Remove air cleaner case (LH). Refer to Exploded View.
3. Install reservoir tank if removed.






4. Remove air relief plug (2) on radiator.

1 : Reservoir tank
3 : Engine cover
Arrow indicates Vehicle Front

5. Fill radiator with water until water spills from the air relief hole, then close air relief plug.

Tightening torque : Refer to Exploded View.

6. Fill radiator and reservoir tank with water and reinstall radiator cap.
7. Install air cleaner case (LH). Refer to Exploded View.
8. Run the engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
9. Rev the engine two or three times under no-load.
10. Stop the engine and wait until it cools down.
11. Drain water from the system. Refer to Draining.
12. Repeat steps 1 through 11 until clear water begins to drain from radiator.
13. Check that the reservoir tank cap is tightened.