GAS GAS MC 85 2023, Owner'S Manual

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COOLING SYSTEM 14
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14.1 Cooling system
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Water pump
1
in the engine circulates the coolant.
The pressure resulting from the warming of the cooling system is reg-
ulated by a valve in radiator cap
2
. This ensures that operating the
vehicle at the specified coolant temperature will not result in a risk of
malfunctions.
120 °C (248 °F)
Cooling is effected by the air stream.
The lower the speed, the less the cooling effect. Dirty cooling fins also
reduce the cooling effect.
14.2 Radiator cover
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The radiator covers are mounted in front of the radiator between the
radiator shield and radiator.
Info
Do not use radiator covers in difficult operating conditions.
The radiator cover keeps the coolant temperature in the correct range.
Optimal coolant tem-
perature
60 … 70 °C (140 … 158 °F)
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The radiator covers are installed in front of the radiator, depending on
the ambient temperature.
Full radiator cover
right side
1
and half
radiator cover left
side
2
< 0 °C (< 32 °F)
Full radiator cover
right side
1
0 … 10 °C (32 … 50 °F)
Half radiator cover
right side
2
10 … 20 °C (50 … 68 °F)
No radiator cover > 20 °C (> 68 °F)
14.3 Installing the radiator cover
Info
Only remove left radiator shield if both radiator covers are mounted.
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–
Remove screws
1
.
–
Remove right radiator shield
2
.
–
Remove screws
3
.
–
Remove left radiator shield
4
.