RDG603A11 - Issue 10 - Shire 14 85, 130 WB Owners
Manual Page 38 of 52
9.
Cooling System
WARNING:
DO NOT CHECK THE COOLANT LEVEL WHEN THE ENGINE IS HOT AS IT MAY
SPLASH AND BURN YOU. REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY BEFORE WORKING IN
ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
DANGER:
SCALD HAZARD!
NEVER REMOVE THE COOLANT PRESSURE CAP IF THE
ENGINE IS HOT. STEAM AND HOT COOLANT WILL SPURT OUT AND SERIOUSLY
BURN YOU. TIGHTEN THE CAP SECURELY AFTER BEING REMOVED. STEAM
CAN SPURT OUT DURING ENGINE OPERATION IF THE CAP IS LOOSE.
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To check the coolant level, ensure that the engine has been shut down for at least
half an hour.
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The coolant level can be checked visually and should be between the two level
marks moulded on to the white, plastic expansion tank.
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If required, top up the level with coolant (50% clean tap water and 50% ethylene
glycol based anti-freeze) through the expansion tank filler cap.
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Do not use water only to top up as this weakens the coolant mix, reducing the level
of frost protection and anti-corrosion protection of the coolant.
10.
Belt Adjustment (Twin Alternators)
CAUTION:
REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY BEFORE WORKING IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
WARNING:
SEVERE HAZARD!
KEEP HANDS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY FROM
MOVING/ROTATING PARTS. WEAR TIGHT FITTING CLOTHING AND KEEP YOUR
HAIR SHORT OR TIE BACK. REMOVE ALL JEWELLERY BEFORE COMMENCING
WORK. CHECK BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE THAT ANY TOOLS OR RAGS
USED DURING MAINTENANCE HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM THE AREA.
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Depress the longest run of the drive belt to be checked. If the travel exceeds 15 -
20mm using hard finger pressure, the belt needs re-tensioning.
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Loosen the upper adjuster bolts on the alternator, and the lower mounting pivot nut
and bolt, either pull out using hand pressure or use the tensioning screw, depending
on which alternator is fitted.
Summary of Contents for SHIRE 14 85 WB
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