Chronic Kioti DK40 SE Overheating - Seeking Advice on Removing Thermostat

[Williy]

I wonder if anyone checks the radiator hoses to see if
they can collapse on the older model tractors??

willy

 

[YLee Kioti]

TY Alan greatly appreciate that.
Simple is good and this is about as good a horse sense as it gets!
Ya'll have a good weekend...!