Jacobsen AR331, Safety, Operation & Maintenance Manual

Page: 171 / 230

en-71
MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION 8
8.3 ENGINE COOLANT ____________________________________________________
Check coolant level each day. The radiator must be full and the recovery bottle must be at the cold mark.
Drain and fill the cooling system each year. Empty and clean the recovery bottle.
Mix clean water with anti-freeze for the coldest ambient temperature. Read and follow the instructions on the anti-
freeze container and the Engine manual.
Keep the radiator, engine oil cooler and hydraulic oil cooler air passages clean. Do not use compressed air to
clean the fins. Only use low pressure water to clean radiator.
Check an tighten the engine fan belt at the specified intervals listed in the maintenance chart. Replace the belt,
clamps and hoses at the specified intervals listed in the maintenance chart.
Have your Jacobsen Dealer check the cooling system if you need to add coolant more than one time a month or
you add more than a liter of coolant at a time.
Check The Engine Coolant Level
1. The level of coolant in a cold expansion tank
must be between the MIN and MAX indicators.
2. If you need to fill the tank, remove the expansion tank cap and fill with the correct anti-freeze mixture
(
See Section 8.1 ).
3. Replace the plastic cap.
WARNING
To prevent injury from the hot-engine coolant or steam, never remove the expansion tank cap with the
engine in operation. Stop the engine and wait until the radiator is cool. When radiator is cool, use
caution to remove the expansion tank cap.
CAUTION
Engine oil can damage your skin. Use the applicable safety equipment.
If engine oil touches the skin, clean the area immediately.
Discard used engine oil in accordance with local regulations.
CAUTION
Stop engine and remove the starter key before pressure washing. Do not use a pressure washer near
the instrument panel or engine radiator to prevent damage.
WARNING
To prevent injury from the hot-engine coolant
or steam, never remove the expansion tank
cap with the engine in operation. Stop the
engine and wait until the radiator is cool.
When radiator is cool, use caution to remove
the expansion tank cap.