MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT OF THE UTV
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CHANGING THE COOLANT
1. Remove:
Front faceplate
·
coolant reservoir cap
④
·
Disconnect coolant reservoir hose
①
·
Adding water instead of coolant lowers the
antifreeze content of the coolant. If water is
used instead of coolant, check and if
necessary, correct the antifreeze
concentration of the coolant.
·
Use only distilled water. However, soft water
may be used if distilled water is not available.
2. Drain:
·
coolant
(from the coolant reservoir)
3. Connect:
·
coolant reservoir hose
4. Remove:
·
coolant drain bolt (water pump)
(along with
①
the copper washer)
5. Remove:
·
radiator cap
①
WARNING
:
A hot radiator is under pressure. Therefore,
do not remove the radiator cap when th
e
engine is hot. Scalding hot fluid and steam
may be blown out, which could caus
e
serious
injury. When the engine has cooled, open the
radiator cap as follows:
Place a thick rag or a towel over the radiato
r
cap and slowly turn the radiator ca
p
counterclockwise toward the detent to allo
w
any residual pressure to escape.
When the hissing sound has stopped, turn
the radiator cap counterclockwise whil
e
pressing down on it and then remove it.
6. Drain:
·
coolant
