Honda C8R600F4 Service Manual page 344

LIGHTS/METERS/SWITCHES
19-10
THERMOSENSOR INSPECTION
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Keep all flammable materials away from the elec-
tric heating element. Wear protective clothing,
insulated gloves and eye protection.
Remove the carburetor assembly (page 5-15).
Disconnect the thermosensor connector and re-
move the thermosensor.
Suspend the thermosensor in a pan of coolant
(50-50 mixture) on an electric heating element
and measure the resistance through the sensor as
the coolant heats up.
NOTE:
•Soak the thermosensor in coolant up to its
threads with at least 40 mm (1.57 in) from the bot-
tom of the pan to the bottom of the sensor.
•Keep the temperature constant for 3 minutes be-
fore tooting./\ cuddcn change of temperature will
result in incorrect readings. Do not let the ther-
mometer or thermosensor touch the pan.
Tern erature
80 °C (176 °F)
Resistance
Replace the thermosensor if it is out of specifica-
tions by more than 10 % at any temperature listed.
Apply sealant to the thermosensor threads. Do not
apply sealant to the sensor head.
Install and tighten the thermosensor.
TORQUE: 10 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 7 lbf.ft)
Connect the thermosensor connector.
Install the carburetor assembly (page 5-30).
Fill and bleed the cooling system (page 6-4).
THERMOMETER