Kawasaki KX250F (2004) [110/357] Cooling system

COOLING SYSTEM 4-1

Cooling System

Table of Contents

Exploded View........................................................................................................................ 4-2

Specifications ......................................................................................................................... 4-4

Special Tool ............................................................................................................................ 4-5

Coolant ................................................................................................................................... 4-6

Coolant Level Inspection................................................................................................... 4-6

Coolant Deterioration Inspection....................................................................................... 4-6

Coolant Draining ............................................................................................................... 4-6

Coolant Filling ................................................................................................................... 4-7

Air Bleeding....................................................................................................................... 4-7

Cooling System Pressure Testing ..................................................................................... 4-8

Cooling System Flushing .................................................................................................. 4-8

Water Pump............................................................................................................................ 4-9

Water Pump Cover Removal ............................................................................................ 4-9

Water Pump Cover Installation ........................................................................................ 4-9

Impeller Removal .............................................................................................................. 4-10

Impeller Installation ........................................................................................................... 4-10

Water Pump Inspection..................................................................................................... 4-10

Water Pump Gear Removal.............................................................................................. 4-11

Water Pump Gear Installation ........................................................................................... 4-11

Oil Seal and Bearing Removal.......................................................................................... 4-11

Oil Seal Installation ........................................................................................................... 4-11

Radiator .................................................................................................................................. 4-13

Radiator Removal ............................................................................................................. 4-13

Radiator Installation .......................................................................................................... 4-14

Radiator Inspection ........................................................................................................... 4-14

Radiator Cap Inspection ................................................................................................... 4-15

Filler Neck Inspection........................................................................................................ 4-15

Radiator Hoses, Breather Hose Inspection....................................................................... 4-15

Radiator Hoses, Breather Hose Installation...................................................................... 4-15