Yamaha FX10X Service Manual page 546

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THERMOSTAT
INSPECTION
1. Inspect:
• Thermostat
Does not open at 69.0 ~ 73.0 °C (156.2 ~
163.4 °F) → Replace.
Inspection steps:
• Suspend the thermostat 1 in a container 2
filled with water.
• Slowly heat the water 3.
• Place a thermometer 4 in the water.
• While stirring the water, observe the thermostat
and thermometer's indicated temperature.
È Fully closed
É Fully open
Ê More than 8 mm (0.31 in)
NOTE:
If the accuracy of the thermostat is in doubt,
replace it. A faulty thermostat could cause serious
overheating or overcooling.
2. Inspect:
• Thermostat housing cover
• Thermostat housing
• Thermostat inlet hose
• Thermostat outlet hose
• Throttle body heater inlet hose
Cracks/damage → Replace.
INSTALLATION
1. Install:
• Thermostat
(into the thermostat housing)
NOTE:
Install the thermostat with its breather hole a as
shown in the illustration.
2. Install:
• Coolant temperature sensor
(to the thermostat housing)
Coolant temperature sensor:
23 Nm (2.3 m · kg, 17 ft · lb)
CAUTION:
Use extreme care when handling the coolant
temperature sensor. Replace any part that was
dropped or subjected to a strong impact.
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