6
. COOLING SYSTEM
XCITING 500
Air Bleed Hole
INSTALLATION
Install the thermostat into the housing with
its air bleed hole facing up and aligning
bleed hole with the tab in the housing.
Tab
Align
Install a new O-ring into the housing cover
groove.
Install the housing cover and housing stay
to the housing.
Tighten the bolts securely.
Install the housing stay to the frame.
Tighten the nut securely.
Fill the system with recommended coolant
and bleed the air (page 6-6).
O-ring
WATER PUMP
MECHANICAL SEAL INSPECTION
Inspect the telltale hole for sign of coolant
leakage.
If there is leakage, the mechanical seal is
defective, and water pump should be
replaced
Telltale Hole
6-10