Gehl 418T Wheel, Operator'S Manual

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AP0902
Maintenance
Topping up the coolant level
WARNING!
Never open the coolant tank and never drain coolant if the engine is warm,
because the cooling system is under high pressure and there is a risk of burns
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Wait at least 10 minutes after switching off the engine!
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Wear protective gloves and clothing
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Always start by actuating the safety valve in the cap of the expansion tank.
To do this:
Open the cap to the first notch and allow the pressure to escape
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Proceed as follows:
After the engine has cooled down:
• Reduce the overpressure in expansion tank A. To do this:
Open filler cap D by half a revolution
After releasing the pressure:
• Open filler cap D completely
• Fill up coolant up to MAX mark C
• Close filler cap D
After filling in a large amount of coolant, e.g. first fill:
• Start the engine and let it warm up
• Switch off the engine and let it cool down
• Check the coolant level again
• If necessary, add coolant and repeat the procedure until the coolant level remains
constant
5.4.3 Cleaning the cooling fins
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Proceed as follows:
• Switch off the engine
• Open the engine cover
• Blow compressed air from the engine side to remove dirt from the cooling fins E.
A
D
B
C
Fig. 142: Expansion tank for coolant
Fig. 143: Cleaning the cooler
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