4. COOLING SYSTEM
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THERMOSTAT
The thermostat is a single action type. The thermostat is located on the top of cylinder
head, on intake side.
Remove:
thermostat housing screws and pull
thermostat cover
1. Thermostat cover
2. Screws
thermostat with gasket out of the hole.
Thermostat test
To check thermostat, put in water and heat
water.
Thermostat should open when water
temperature reaches 65℃(149°F).
Check if the gasket is brittle, hard or damaged.
If so replace gasket.
Thermostat installation
For installation, reverse the removal procedure,
pay attention to the following details.
Install the thermostat cover then torque screws
to 10N.m.
Check coolant level in radiator and coolant tank
and top up if necessary.
Do not forget to bleed the cooling system.
Refer to COOLANT REPLACEMENT.
RADIATOR AND CAP
Using a pressure cap tester, check the efficiency
of radiator cap. If the efficiency is feeble, install a
new 100 kPa cap (do not exceed this pressure).
Radiator Inspection
Check radiating fins for clogging or damage.
Remove insects, mud or other obstructions with
compressed air or low pressure water.
Radiator Removal
Drain cooling system.
Remove front fascia and radiator shroud.
Remove:
Radiator inlet and radiator outlet hoses
Overflow hose.
Remove radiator.
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