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PRINTED IN U.S.A.
71
913225/CP0807
F1 - COOLANT
DRAIN
These operations are to be carried out as necessary, or
every two years at the beginning of winter. Park the
telescopic handler on level ground with the engine
stopped and cold.
DRAINING THE COOLANT
- Open the engine cover.
- Place a container under drain plug (1) (fig. F1/1) of
the radiator and drain plug (2) (fig. F1/2) of the
engine block and unscrew the plugs.
- Remove filler cap (3) (fig. F1/3) of the expansion
tank (4) (fig. F1/3).
- Let the coolant drain entirely while ensuring that the
ports do not get clogged.
- Check the condition of the hoses as well as the
clamping devices and change if necessary.
- Rinse the cooling system with clean water. Use a
cleaning agent if necessary.
REFILL
- Retighten drain plug (3) (fig. F1/2) 15 ft. lb.(20 Nm)
torque and drain plug (4) (fig. F1/3) 30 ft. lb.(40
Nm) torque.
- Slowly fill up the cooling system (see chapter: 6 -
MAINTENANCE: LUBRICANTS AND FUEL) to
half way up the expansion tank (5) (fig. F1/3)
through filler port (5) (fig. F1/3).
- Replace filler cap (3) (fig. F1/3).
- Run the engine at idle for a few minutes.
- Check for any leaks.
- Check the level and refill if necessary.
IMPORTANT:
The engine does not contain corro-
sion protection and must be filled during the entire
year with a mixture containing 50% ethylene gly-
col-based antifreeze.
F1/1
F1/2
F1/3
2
1
3
5
4
F - EVERY 2000 HOURS OF
SERVICE
Perform the operations described previously as well
as the following operations: