2012 Kawasaki KFX450R Owners Manual - Page 97

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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 95 Cooling System Radiator and Cooling Fan: WARNING Do not touch the radiator when it is hot, nor open the radiator cap. Hot coolant inside will cause you severe burns. Check and clean the grille and radiator fins for obstruction by insects or mud in accordance with the Periodic Maintenance Chart. In dusty areas, the radiator should be cleaned more frequently than the recommended interval. j A. Grille B. Coolant Reserve Tank WARNING HAZARD The cooling fan turns on automatically, even with the ignition switch off. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Can cause injury to your hands if you touch the turning fan. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Keep your hands and clothing away from the fan blades at all times. the grille and radiator fins of any obstruc• Clean tions with a stream of low-pressure water. insects or mud can not be completely removed, • If it should be cleaned by an authorized Kawasaki dealer. 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.

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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
95
j
Cooling System
Radiator and Cooling Fan:
WARNING
Do not touch the radiator when it is hot, nor
open the radiator cap. Hot coolant inside will
cause you severe burns.
Check and clean the grille and radiator fins for ob-
struction by insects or mud in accordance with the
Periodic Maintenance Chart. In dusty areas, the ra-
diator should be cleaned more frequently than the
recommended interval.
WARNING
H
A
Z
A
R
D
The cooling fan turns on automatically, even
with the ignition switch off.
W
H
A
T
C
A
N
H
A
P
P
E
N
Can cause injury to your hands if you touch
the turning fan.
H
O
W
T
O
A
V
O
I
D
T
H
E
H
A
Z
A
R
D
Keep your hands and clothing away from the
fan blades at all times.
A. Grille
B. Coolant Reserve Tank
•
Clean the grille and radiator fins of any obstruc-
tions with a stream of low-pressure water.
•
If insects or mud can not be completely removed,
it should be cleaned by an authorized Kawasaki
dealer.
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 ac-
cessories in front of the radiator or behind
the cooling fan.
Interference with the ra-
diator airflow can lead to overheating and
consequent engine damage.