RTV900 running hot

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Notforhire

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Southwestern Virginia
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Kubota L47TLB
It was in the low 80s today and I'm driving down the road pretty much flat out. I look at the temp gauge and it's in the red. There is a down hill slope ahead so I put the transmission in neutral. I coast for about 15-20 seconds and I watch the temp drop quickly to normal. All fluids are up and clean. The radiator and screen are clear. Could the transmission be making that much heat? Thoughts?
 
   / RTV900 running hot #2  
Not sure about the transmission, I think I’d check the thermostat and make sure the water pump and belt are good. Radiator fan is worth a check too.
 
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Not sure about the transmission, I think I’d check the thermostat and make sure the water pump and belt are good. Radiator fan is worth a check too.
You are correct!
Turns out the thermostat was NG as well as the fan switch.
I replaced the temperature gauge with one that is easier to read and changed the thermostat. We were without power for a couple of days and our generator doesn't feed the shop so the fan switch was put on hold.
 
   / RTV900 running hot #4  
You are correct!
Turns out the thermostat was NG as well as the fan switch.
I replaced the temperature gauge with one that is easier to read and changed the thermostat. We were without power for a couple of days and our generator doesn't feed the shop so the fan switch was put on hold.
Good to hear, glad you have it figured out.
 

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