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2‒5 Check the Cooling System
WARNING
• Stop the engine and cool down before
checking the cooling system to avoid
being burned.
• Never leave the key in the key switch when
checking the cooling system. Someone
may accidentally start the engine without
realizing it while checking the cooling
system. Such accidents could result in a
serious injury.
CAUTION
Wear eye protector and rubber gloves
when handling the engine coolant. If
contact with the eyes or skin should occur,
flush eyes and wash immediately with
clean water.
NOTICE
Do not remove the radiator cap.
Make sure the machine is level.
Turn the key switch to “
” (OFF) to shut down
the engine and remove the key.
Check the level of engine coolant in the reserve
tank (Fig. 7‒6, 1). The coolant level in the tank
should be between the “LOW” mark (Fig. 7‒6,
1) and “FULL” mark (Fig. 7‒6, 3).
1
2
3
5
4
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Fig. 7‒6
Add additional engine coolant to the reserve
tank if necessary.
Check the radiator hoses (Fig. 7‒6, 4) for cracks,
abrasions, cuts or other damage. Replace as
necessary.
Check the hose (Fig. 7‒6, 5) that connects the
reserve tank (Fig. 7‒6, 1) to the radiator.
Be sure it is securely connected and there are
no cracks or damage. If the hose is damaged,
engine coolant will leak out instead of going
into the reserve tank.
