Linhai ATV 260 Service Manual page 100

CHAPTER 3A ENGINE
1. Inspect:
Thermostatic valve
Valve does not open at 70.5-73.5℃→Replace.
Inspection steps:
Suspend the thermostatic valve in a vessel.
Place a reliable thermometer in water.
Observe the thermometer, while continually
stirring the water.
Thermostatic valve
Vessel
Thermometer
Water
CLOSE
A
OPEN
B
NOTE:
The thermostatic valve is sealed and its setting
requires specialized work. If its accuracy is in
doubt, replace. A faulty unit could cause serious
over-heating or over cooling.
2.Inspect:
Thermostatic cover
Cracks /damage → Replace.
INSTALLATION
1. Install:
Thermostatic valve
Thermostatic cover
260/ 300 cc ATV SERVICE MANUAL07.0
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