Maintenance
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Cleaning the excavator
The excavator can be cleaned with water and a commercial cleaning agent. Make sure no water gets into the elec-
trical system.
Use a plastic cleaner for plastic parts.
Servicing
Adhere to the instructions for regular servicing to keep the excavator in good condition.
Refilling coolant
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Open the engine compartment cover (page 107).
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Check the antifreeze content with an antifreeze tester that is
qualified for -25 °C.
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Open the coolant expansion reservoir cap when the engine is
cool and fill pre-mixed coolant up to the FULL mark (1).
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Close the expansion tank cover.
If the coolant expansion reservoir was completely empty, check the coolant level in the radiator.
Before cleaning, shut down the engine and secure it against starting.
If a steam cleaner is used for cleaning the excavator, do not direct the steam jet at electric compo-
nents.
Do not direct a water jet into the intake opening of the air filter.
Do not clean the excavator with inflammable liquids.
The excavator may only be washed at suitable places (using oil and grease separators).
The antifreeze portion of the coolant should not ex-
ceed 50 %.
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