Check the radiator fins for obstruction by insects or mud. Clean off any obstructions with a stream of low-pressure water.
| WARNING The cooling fan spins at high speed and can cause serious injuries. Keep your hands and clothing away from the cooling fan blades at all times. |
NOTICE
Using high-pressure water, as from a car wash facility, could damage the radiator fins and impair the radiator’s effectiveness.
Do not obstruct or deflect airflow through the radiator by installing unauthorized accessories in front of the radiator or behind the cooling fan. Interference with the radiator airflow can lead to overheating and consequent engine damage.
Cooling System
Radiator HosesWater Temperature Sensor Inspection
Remove the water temperature sensor (see Water Temperature
Sensor Removal/Installation in the Fuel System
(DFI) chapter).
Suspend the sensor [A] in a container of coolant so that
the temperature-sensing projection [C] is submerged.
Suspend an accurate thermometer [B] with temperature
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Nozzle Assy Assembly
Before assembling, blow away dirt or dust from the delivery
pipes [A] by applying compressed air [B].
Replace the O-rings [A] of the joint pipe [B] with new ones.
Apply engine oil to the new O-rings, and insert it to the
delivery pipes [C]
Insert the joint pipe so that the step ...
Valve Clearance Adjustment
To change the valve clearance, remove the camshafts
(see Camshaft Removal in the Engine Top End chapter)
and valve lifters.
Replace the shim with one of a different thickness.
NOTE
Mark and record the locations of the valve lifters and
shims so that they can be reinstalled in their ...