MacDon M155, Operator'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
Adding Coolant
Check the coolant level in the coolant recovery tank daily, the tank should be at least one-half full. If less,
add coolant.
CAUTION
To avoid personal injury from hot coolant, do NOT turn radiator cap until engine cools.
NOTE:
Do
NOT
add coolant to radiator except when changing coolant.
To add coolant to the coolant recovery tank, follow these steps:
1. Open the hood. Refer to
5.2.3 Opening Hood (Highest Position), page 307
.
2. Open the platform. Refer to
5.3.1 Opening Platforms (Standard Position), page 309
.
3. Remove the cap (A) from coolant recovery tank (B).
NOTE:
For coolant speci fi cations, refer to
8.2.3
Lubricants, Fluids, and System Capacities, page
466
.
4. Add coolant at a rate not exceeding three gallons per
minute unit the recovery tank is one-half full.
CAUTION
Before starting the machine, check to be sure all
bystanders have cleared the area.
5. Start engine and run at high idle for approximately 20
minutes or until the engine temperature reaches 85°C
(185°F).
6. Check the coolant level again and add until the
recovery tank is one-half full.
7. Replace the cap (A).
8. Close the platform. Refer to
5.3.2 Closing Platforms
(Standard Position), page 310
.
9. Close the hood. Refer to
5.2.4 Closing Hood (Highest
Position), page 308
.
Figure 5.95: Coolant Recovery Tank
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