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COOLING SYSTEM
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• Align the thermostat air bleed hole with the rib side
bolt hole.
• Replace the O-ring with a new one.
• Align the water bypass hose index mark with the
thermostat housing tab.
• Tighten the water hose band screws to the specified
range as shown.
• Route the wire harness and hoses properly (page 1-
25).
Fill the recommended coolant mixture to the filler neck
and bleed the air (page 8-6).
INSPECTION
Visually inspect the thermostat [1] for damage.
Check for damage of the seal ring [2].
Wear insulated gloves and adequate eye protection.
Keep flammable materials away from the electric
heating element.
Do not let the
thermostat or
thermometer [1]
touch the pan, or
you will get false
reading.
Heat the water with an electric heating element to
operating temperature for 5 minutes.
Suspend the thermostat [2] in heated water to check its
operation.
Replace the thermostat if the valve stays open at room
temperature, or if it responds at temperatures other
than those specified.
RADIATOR
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
Remove the lower cowl (page 2-28).
Drain the coolant (page 8-6).
Loosen the water hose band screw [1] and disconnect
the radiator lower water hose [2] and radiator upper
water hose [3].
Disconnect the siphon hose [4].
THERMOSTAT BEGIN TO OPEN:
80 – 84°C (176 – 183°F)
VALVE LIFT:
8 mm (0.3 in) minimum at 95°C (203°F)
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