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R1040 MAINTENANCE MANUAL
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prevent the rust formation use rust preventive compound.
To flush, top up the radiator with clean fresh water and run the engine on no load till it
reaches working temperature.
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While the engine is still running, open the drain cock of radiator and allow the water to
flow out. This will wash away any impurities embedded in water passages. With engine
still running, keep on adding fresh coolant for at-least 5 minutes. Stop the engine and
discontinue adding fresh water. Then drain the radiator completely.
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Check the radiator hoses and connections. Replace the damaged hoses and tighten the
connections.
5.3.3 Thermostat
A thermostat having single element is used in the water circuit. Thermostat is provided to
attain working temperature quickly during warm-up period and maintains desired
temperature of coolant during running of the engine.
Normally thermostat does not require regular maintenance. Its operation shall be
checked if sudden deviations from the specified coolant temperature occurs. Visual
inspection will reveal whether or not the element rests in its seat i.e. whether or not
close tightly. See Fig 5.3.3.1 below.
Fig 5.3.3.1
5.4 Maintenance of Dry type air cleaner
Construction of typical Dry type Plastic Air Cleaner, supplied, is shown below in fig,
5.4.1 and construction of typical Dry type air cleaner with sheet metal
housing is shown below in Fig 5.4.2