Kawasaki VULCAN 1600 CLASSIC (2003) [179/575] Cooling system 4 17

COOLING SYSTEM 4-17

Hoses and Pipes

Hose Installation

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Install the hoses and pipes being careful to follow bend-

ing direction. Avoid sharp bending, kinking, flattening, or

twisting.

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Install the clamps [A] as near as possible to the hose end

to clear the raised rib on the fitting. This will prevent the

hoses from working loose.

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The clamp screws should be positioned correctly to pre-

vent the clamps from contacting the other parts.

Torque - Water Hose Clamp Screws: 2.5 N·m (0.25 kgf·m,

22 in·lb)

Hose Inspection

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Whenever the radiator or water hoses are removed or in

accordance with the Periodic Maintenance Chart, check

the radiator or water hoses and their connections. Refer

to Radiator Hose and Connection Check in the Periodic

Maintenance Chapter.