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COOL
THERMOSTAT
CHECKING THE THERMOSTAT
1.Check:
●Thermostat 1
Does not open at 63.5 ~ 66.5 °C (146.3 ~
151.7 °F) → Replace.
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Checking steps:
●Suspend the thermostat in a container filled
with water.
●Slowly heat the water.
●Place a thermometer in the water.
●While stirring the water, observe the
thermostat and thermometer’s indicated
temperature.
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1Thermostat
2Thermometer
3Water
4Container
ÈFully closed
ÉFully open
N
OTE:
If the accuracy of the thermostat is in doubt,
replace it. A faulty thermostat could cause
serious overheating or overcooling.
2.Check:
●Thermostat cover
Cracks/damage → Replace.
INSTALLING THE THERMOSTAT
1.Install:
●Thermostat 1
●Thermostat cover
N
OTE:
Install the thermostat with its breather hole a
toward the projection b.
2.Fill:
●Cooling system
(with the specified amount of the
recommended coolant)
Refer to “CHANGING THE COOLANT” in
CHAPTER 3.
3.Check:
●Cooling system
Leak → Repair or replace any faulty part.