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 HosesSprocket Wear Inspection
Visually inspect the engine and rear sprocket teeth for
wear and damage.
If the teeth are worn as illustrated, replace the sprocket,
and inspect the drive chain wear (see Drive Chain Wear
Inspection in the Periodic Maintenance chapter).
Worn Tooth (Engine Sprocket) [A]
Worn Tooth (Rear ...
Spring Plate Free Play Measurement
Insufficient clutch free play will cause the engine braking
effect to be more sudden, resulting in rear wheel hop. On
the other hand, if the free play is excessive, the clutch lever
may feel “spongy” or pulsate when pulled.
Hold an extra drive shaft in a vise and install the following
c ...
Oxygen Sensor Heater Power Source Voltage Inspection
NOTE
Be sure the battery is fully charged.
Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
Remove the fuel tank (see Fuel Tank Removal in the Fuel
System (DFI) chapter).
Disconnect the oxygen sensor lead connector and connect
the measuring adapter [A] between these connectors
as shown in the fig ...