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IMPORTANT
:
DO NOT
operate the engine with the oil level below the “L”
mark on the dipstick, or over the “F” mark
.
5.1.2
Check engine coolant level
Service Interval: Daily
a)
Make sure engine is stopped and machine is positioned on a level surface.
b)
Tilt seat up and tilt hood forward to gain access to the cooling area.
c)
Check with engine cold.
d)
View coolant level in overflow bottle on the left side of the engine. Coolant
level should be at the indicator line on the overflow bottle.
e)
If the coolant level is low, remove the cap to the overflow bottle and fill to
the indicator line. Use coolant specified in Section 2.5.2.
NOTE: Units should only be filled with Dex-Cool© extended life coolant. Dex-
Cool© extended life coolant can be identified by its orange color.
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦
Engine coolant is hot and pressurized.
♦
Radiator and surrounding parts are hot.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦
Spray or steam from hot, pressurized liquid in the
engine cooling system or touching a hot radiator may
cause severe burns.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦
Allow the engine to cool completely before removing
the radiator cap or servicing any component of the
cooling system.
CAUTION
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦
Engine coolant is toxic.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦
Swallowing coolant can cause poisoning.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦
Do
not
swallow
♦
Keep out of reach of children and pets.
5.1.3
Check battery charge:
Service Interval: Monthly
a)
Check the voltage of the battery with a digital voltmeter. Locate the voltage
reading of the battery in the table below and charge the battery for the
recommended time interval to bring the charge up to a full charge of 12.6
volts or greater.
IMPORTANT:
When charging the battery, make sure the negative battery
cables are disconnected and the battery charger has an output of 16 volts
and 7 amps or less to avoid damaging the battery (see chart below for
recommended charger settings).
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