Galeo PC600-7, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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OPERATION
MACHINE OPERATIONS AND CONTROLS
3-75
Checks Before Starting 3
Always check the items in this section before starting the engine each day.
Check Coolant Level, Add Water
WARNING
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Do not open the radiator cap unless necessary. When checking the coolant, always wait for the
engine to cool down and check the sub tank.
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Immediately after the engine is stopped, the coolant is at a high temperature and the radiator is under
high internal pressure. If the cap is removed to check the coolant level in this condition, there is a
hazard of burns. Wait for the temperature to go down, then turn the cap slowly to release the pressure
before removing it.
1. Open the cover of the engine hood, check that the coolant is
between the FULL and LOW lines on sub tank (1). Add water
through the water filler of sub tank (1) to the FULL line if the
level is low.
2. After adding coolant, tighten the cap securely.
3. If sub tank (1) is empty, check for water leakage, then check
the water level in the radiator. If the water level is low, add
water to the radiator, then add water to sub tank (1).
REMARK
Normally, when adding water to the radiator, open the engine
hood, slowly loosen cap (2) of the radiator, and check that the
pressure has been released. After checking, push in the cap, turn
it to loosen it, then remove it.
After adding water, install cap (2) of the radiator.
For the procedure in cold weather, see "COLD WEATHER OPER-
ATION (3-134)".