2015 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic LT Owners Manual - Page 108

2015 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic LT Manual

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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 107 Cooling System Radiator and Cooling Fan Check the radiator fins for obstruction by insects or mud. Clean off any obstructions with a stream of low-pressure water. 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. Radiator Hoses Check the radiator hoses for leakage, cracks or deterioration, and connections for leakage, or looseness each day before riding the motorcycle, and in accordance with the Periodic Maintenance Chart. 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.

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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
107
Cooling System
Radiator and Cooling Fan -
Check the radiator fins for obstruc-
tion 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 im-
pair the radiator’s effectiveness.
Do not obstruct or deflect air-
flow
through
the
radiator
by
installing
unauthorized
acces-
sories in front of the radiator or
behind the cooling fan.
Inter-
ference with the radiator airflow
can lead to overheating and con-
sequent engine damage.
Radiator Hoses -
Check the radiator hoses for leakage,
cracks or deterioration, and connec-
tions for leakage, or looseness each
day before riding the motorcycle, and
in accordance with the Periodic Main-
tenance Chart.