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Section 3 Routine Maintenance
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Section 3
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Engine (cont'd)
Checking the Coolant Level - XUD engine
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WARNING
The cooling system is pressurised when the coolant is
hot. Hot coolant will burn you. Make sure the engine is
cool before checking the coolant level or draining the
system.
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1 Park the machine on level ground. Stop the engine and
let it cool down.
2 Raise the bonnet. Carefully loosen the cooling system
filler cap A just enough to let any pressure escape.
Remove the cap when all pressure is released.
3 If necessary top up the system to the level indicated
inside the expansion/filler bottle.
4 Refit the filler cap and make sure it is tight.
5 Run the engine for a while to raise the coolant to
working temperature and pressure. Stop the engine
and check for leaks.
Changing the Coolant - XUD engine
- for interval, see Service Schedule
1 Park the machine on level ground. Stop the engine and
let it cool down. Open the bonnet.
2 Carefully loosen filler cap A just enough to let any
pressure escape. Remove the cap when all pressure is
released.
3 Move the drain branch B of the bottom radiator hose so
that it protrudes from the drain access hole at the front
right hand side of the engine compartment.
4 Open the drain valve C and allow the coolant to drain.
5 Flush the system by pouring clean water into filler cap
A.
6 Close drain valve C and tuck the drain branch of the
bottom hose back through the drain access hole.
7 Fill the system to the level indicated inside the
expansion/filler bottle using the necessary anti-freeze
solution.
8 Refit the filler cap A.
9 Check for leaks.
10 Run the engine for a while to raise the coolant to
working temperature and pressure. Stop the engine
and check for leaks. Check the coolant level and top up
if necessary.
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