Gilera 2008 MSS Nexus User Manual page 242

Cooling system
Check
1) Visually inspect that the thermostat is not dam-
aged.
2) Fill a metal container with approx. 1 litre of wa-
ter.
Immerse the thermostat, and keep it in the centre
of the container.
Immerse the multimeter temperature probe, and
keep it close to the thermostat.
Heat up the container using the thermal gun.
Check the temperature at which the thermostat
starts to open:
Heat up until the thermostat is completely open.
3) Replace the thermostat if it is not working prop-
erly.
CAUTION
TO EXECUTE THE TEST CORRECTLY, MAKE SURE NEI-
THER THE THERMOSTAT NOR THE THERMOMETER
TOUCHES THE CONTAINER.
Specific tooling
020331Y Digital multimeter
020151Y Air heater
Specification
Starts opening
Refitting
- Follow the removal steps but in reverse order; be careful to tighten screws to the prescribed torque.
Locking torques (N*m)
Thermostat cover screws 3 ÷ 4
- Once the cooling circuit is restored, refill using the recommended product and purge the circuit as
expressly indicated in the «Cooling System» chapter.
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THERMOSTAT
Type
MSS Nexus 300 i.e. E3 ( 2008)
Desc./Quantity
Wax-type, with deviator
85±2°C