Kubota SSV65, Operator'S Manual

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92 OPERATION UNDER COLD WEATHER CONDITIONS
OPERATION UNDER COLD WEATHER CONDITIONS
PREPARATION FOR OPERATION IN COLD
WEATHER
1. Replace engine oil and hydraulic oil with those of
viscosities suitable for cold weather.
2. In cold weather, battery power drops, and the battery
fluid may freeze if the battery is not sufficiently
charged. To prevent the battery fluid from freezing, be
sure to keep the battery charged at least 80% or more
of its capacity after operation. To ease next starting, it
is recommended to keep the battery stored in closed
or heated room.
3. Add anti-freeze to coolant in the radiator and recovery
tank, if the ambient temperature is expected to drop
below 0 . Mixing ratio of water and anti-freeze
depends on the expected ambient temperature.
When mixing, stir it up well, and then fill into the
radiator.
A
Mixing ratio between water and anti-freeze
A
Use permanent anti-freeze or long-life coolant.
A Drain the coolant completely and clean the inside of
the radiator, then fill with the water and anti-freeze
mixture.
A
The anti-freeze acts as an anti-corrosive, it is not
necessary to add an additive to the water and anti-
freeze mixture.
A
See "Checking coolant Level" in "DAILY CHECKS" in
"MAINTENANCE" section for radiator fill volumes.
A See "STARTING THE ENGINE UNDER COLD
CONDITIONS" in "OPERATION OF THE ENGINE"
section.
PROCEDURE AFTER COMPLETION OF
WORK
Clean the machine thoroughly after work and wipe dry.
Otherwise mud and earth on the tires could freeze if the
temperature drops below the 0
. Operation of the
machine is then not possible. Store the machine in a dry
place; if not possible, store on wooden planks or on mats.
If the machine is kept on damp or muddy ground, the tires
could freeze overnight. Operation of the machine is then
not possible. Furthermore the reduction gear may be
damaged.
Additionally, the piston rods of the hydraulic cylinders
must be rubbed dry. Otherwise severe damage could
occur if dirty water seeps through the seals.
Ambient
Temperature
-5 -10 -15 -20 -25 -30 -35
Antifreeze % 30 30 30 35 40 45 50
Water % 70 70 70 65 60 55 50