KYMCO XCITING 500 Service Manual page 119

6
. COOLING SYSTEM
Remove the O-ring from the housing cover.
Remove the thermostat.
INSPECTION
Visually inspect the thermostat for damage.
Heat the water with an electric heating
element to operating temperature for five
minutes.
Suspend the thermostat in heated water to
check its operation.
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● Keep flammable materials away from
the electric heating element.
● Do not let the thermostat or
thermometer touch the pan, or you will
get false readings.
Replace the thermostat if the valve stays
open at room temperature, or if it respond at
temperatures other than those specified.
Thermostat begin to open:
Valve lift:
8 mm (0.3 in) minimum at 95°C (203°F)
6-9
80−84°C (176−183°F)
Thermostat
Thermostat
XCITING 500
O-ring
Thermostat
Thermometer