Thermostat - Arctic Cat Wildcar Trail Service Manual

4. Install the lower bumper cap screws and tighten the
upper and lower bumper cap screws to 20 ft-lb.
5. Install the cap screws and nuts securing the radiator to
the frame. Tighten to 8 ft-lb.
6. Install the cap screws securing the front fenders to the
frame. Tighten securely and plug in the headlights.
7. Using the existing cap screws, secure the grille and
tighten securely.
8. Fill the radiator with the proper mixture of coolant
until there are no more air bubbles present and the
coolant level is above the cooling fins inside the radia-
tor. Tighten the radiator cap.
9. Install the hood and tighten the two quarter-turn fas-
teners.

Thermostat

REMOVING
 NOTE: The thermostat is located on the right side in
a housing in-line with the coolant hose behind the
muffler.
 NOTE: Removing the muffler will aid in removing.
1. Drain a couple of cups of coolant from the water
pump
2. Clamp off the coolant hoses and place an absorbent
towel under the thermostat.
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3. Remove the hose from the bottom of the thermostat
housing and push out of the way.
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4. Remove the two cap screws securing the thermostat
housing together. Remove the thermostat.
INSPECTING
1. Inspect the thermostat for corrosion or spring damage.
2. Using the following procedure, inspect the thermostat
for proper operation.
A. Suspend the thermostat in a container filled with
water.
B. Heat the water and monitor the temperature with a
thermometer.
C. The thermostat should start to open at 80.0-84.0° C
(176-183° F).
D. If the thermostat does not open, it must be
replaced.
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