MAINTENANCE
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TEXTRON TURF CARE AND SPECIALTY PRODUCTS
3.16 COOLANT ________________________________________________________________
A hot radiator is under
pressure and can cause
serious burns to the body.
To prevent serious burns from hot coolant or
steam blow-out, never attempt to remove radiator
cap while engine is running. Stop engine and
wait until it is cool. Even then, use extreme care
when removing cap.
1.
Check coolant level daily. The radiator and recovery
bottle should be between the FULL and LOW mark
when the system is cold.
2.
If the reservoir is dry, both the reservoir and the
radiator must be filled. Fill the radiator to the bottom
of the fill cap and between the FULL and Low mark
in the reservoir.
3.
Drain, flush and refill the cooling system annually.
a.
Remove radiator cap. Remove radiator drain plug
and drain the system.
b.
Empty and clean the recovery bottle.
c.
Replace and tighten the drain plug.
Note:
Follow state or federal laws regarding the proper
procedure for disposing of antifreeze.
d.
Mix 50% clean water with 50% ethylene glycol
based anti-freeze. Read and follow instructions
on anti-freeze container.
e.
Start and run engine until thermostat opens
(when coolant level drops, thermostat is open).
f.
Check coolant level in radiator and add coolant
as required.
4.
If you have to add coolant more than once a month,
or add more than one quart at a time, have an
Authorized Bunton Distributor check the cooling
system.
Damage to the engine can occur
when adding cold water to a hot
engine.
Do not pour cold water into a hot engine. Do not
operate engine without proper coolant mixture.
Install cap and tighten securely.
Note:
Make sure the hood aand radiator air pasages
are clean. Check daily before mowing. Check
more frequently under severe conditions.
5.
Keep the hood and radiator air passages clean.
Place a work light on the engine side of radiator to
inspect the air passage through the fins.
6.
See the Engine Manual for more information.
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