Service Information - Honda SH125 Manual

COOLING SYSTEM
ITEM
Coolant capacity Radiator and engine
Reserve tank
SERVICE INFORMATION
GENERAL
SPECIFICAT~ONS
0.95 liter (1.00 US qt, 0.84 Imp qt)
0.4 liter (0.42 US
qt,
0.35 Imp
qt)
Removing the radiator cap while the engine is hot can allow the coolant to spray out, seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and radiator cool down before removing the radiator cap.
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Thermostat
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NOTICE
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Using coolant with silicate inhibitors may cause premature wear of water pump seals or blockage of radiator passages.
Using tap water may cause engine damage.
Add coolant at the reserve tank. Do not remove the radiator cap except to refill or drain the system.
All cooling system services can be done with the engine in the frame.
Avoid spilling coolant on painted surfaces.
After servicing the system, check for leaks with a cooling system tester.
For coolant temperature gaugelECT sensor information, see page 20-1 1.
Begin to open 80 - 84 "C (176 - 183
O F )
Fully open
Vnlvn lift
95
"C
(203
O F )
4.5 mm 10.18 in) minimum
SPEC1 FlCATlONS
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1:l mixture with distilled water
TORQUE VALUES
Water pump impeller
Cooling fan motor mounting bolt
12 N.m (1.2 kgf.m, 9 Ibf.ft) Left-hand threads
8.4 N.m (0.86 kgf.m, 6.2 Ibf.ft)
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