Checking The Thermostat; Installing The Thermostat Assembly - Yamaha MBK XMAX 2014 Service Manual

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CHECKING THE THERMOSTAT

1. Check:
• Thermostat "1"
Does not open at 70.5–73.5°C (159–164°F)
→ Replace.
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a. Suspend the thermostat "1" in a container "2"
filled with water.
b. Slowly heat the water.
c. Place a thermometer "3" in the water.
d. While stirring the water "4", observe the ther-
mostat and thermometer's indicated temper-
ature.
A. Fully closed
B. Fully open
TIP
If the accuracy of the thermostat is in doubt, re-
place it. A faulty thermostat could cause serious
overheating or overcooling.
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2. Check:
• Thermostat cover
Cracks/damage → Replace.
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INSTALLING THE THERMOSTAT
ASSEMBLY
1. Install:
• Thermostat "1"
• Thermostat cover
TIP
Install the thermostat with its breather hole "a" in
the position shown in the illustration.
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2. Fill:
• Cooling system
(with the specified amount of the recom-
mended coolant)
Refer to "CHANGING THE COOLANT" on
page 3-21.
3. Check:
• Cooling system
Leaks → Repair or replace any faulty part.
4. Measure:
• Radiator cap opening pressure
Below the specified pressure → Replace the
radiator cap.
Refer to "CHECKING THE RADIATOR" on
page 6-2.
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6-5
THERMOSTAT
Bolt
10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
1
a