Fuel system / Power unit

3. Place a thermometer in the water and Checking the cooling water passage
slowly heat the water. 1. Check the cooling water inlet covers 1
and cooling water inlet. Clean the water
inlet cover and cooling water inlet if
clogged.
1
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1
2
4. Check the thermostat valve opening at
the specified water temperatures.
Replace if out of specification.
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2. Place the lower unit in water, and then

3
start the engine.

3. Check for a water flow from the cooling

water pilot hole. Turn the engine off. If
there is no water flow, check the water
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pump and cooling water passage.

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Water
Valve lift a
temperature
48–52°C
(118.4–125.6°F)
above
0.05 mm (0.002 in)
(valve begins to lift)
more than
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60°C (140°F) 3.0 mm (0.12 in) 68810130

5. Install the new gasket 6 thermostat 5,

PCV 4, spring 3 and thermostat cover
2, and then tighten the thermostat cover
7
bolts 1.

5
4
3 1
8
6

2
1
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