Kubota BX24 Workshop Manual page 82

BX24, RCK54(P)-23BX, RCK60B-23BX, LA240, BT601, WSM
Radiator Water Leakage
1. Pour a specified amount of water into the radiator.
2. Set a radiator tester (1) and an adapter (2) and raise the water
pressure to the specified pressure.
3. Check the radiator for water leaks.
4. For water leak from the pinhole, repair with the radiator cement.
When water leak is excessive, replace the radiator.
Radiator water leakage
Factory spec.
test pressure
(1) Adaptor
Thermostat Valve Opening Temperature
1. Suspend the thermostat in the water by a string with its end
inserted between the valve and seat.
2. Heating the water gradually, read the temperature when the
valve opens and leaves the string.
3. Continue heating and read the temperature when the valve
opens approx. 8 mm (0.315 in.).
4. If the measurement is not within the factory specifications,
replace the thermostat.
Thermostat's valve
Factory spec.
opening temperature
Temperature at which
thermostat completely Factory spec.
opens
1-S16
ENGINE
157 kPa
2
1.6 kgf/cm
23 psi
(2) Radiator Tester
W1016903
69.5 to 72.5 °C
157.1 to 162.5 °F
85 °C
185 °F
W1035849
KiSC issued 08, 2019 A