Loading ...
Loading ...
Loading ...
164
Taking Care of the Unexpected
If Your Engine Overheats
Continuing to ride with an overheated engine can cause serious engine damage.
Normally, the segments on your coolant temperature gauge begin to move
above the C (cold) mark and remain within the section between C (cold)
and H (hot) marks. Hot weather may cause the number of segments the
gauge displays to climb faster than normal. So will temporary stress such as
climbing a hill. If you’re stuck in stop-and-go traffic, the number of
segments may climb some, but the radiator fan is designed to prevent
overheating. Be aware of these variations as you monitor the gauge.
If the number of segments climbs toward H (hot) mark for no apparent reason or
the segment H flashes, pull safely to the side of the road. If possible, park in a
shady area.
A steaming engine indicates a coolant leak. Shut the engine off and wait until
the steaming stops. Look for a leak, but don’t touch the engine or radiator
system. Let everything cool off first.
If there’s no obvious problem, leave the engine on so the fan and coolant
circulating system can continue working. Monitor the temperature gauge. The
number of segments the gauge displays may drop after a brief stop with no
load on the engine.
Check the radiator fans.
If the fans are not working, turn the engine off. Open the fuse box (page )
and check the radiator fan fuse. If the fuse is blown, replace it with the proper
(same rating) spare fuse. Start the engine. If the number of segments climbs
toward H (hot) mark and the segment H flashes, turn the engine off.
If the radiator fans are working, visually check the coolant level in the reserve
tank, located below the left maintenance lid. It isn’t necessary to touch the
radiator system.
167
１１／０９／２０ １６：０５：５７ ３１ＭＣＳ６８０ ０１７１
Loading ...
Loading ...
Loading ...