Maeda CC423S-1, Operation Manual

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6. HANDLING MACHINE IN COLD ENVIRONMENT
6.1 PREPARING FOR LOW TEMPERATURE
In cold conditions, the machine may have difficulty in starting, or the coolant may freeze, so take the
following actions.
FUEL/LUBRICANT
Change the fuel/oil for each piece of equipment to a type with low viscosity.
For the specified viscosities, refer to “Inspection and Maintenance 7.1 Use of Fuel and Lubricating Oil
According to Temperature”.
COOLANT
• Antifreeze is toxic. Take care to keep it away from your eyes and skin. Should it come into
contact with eyes or skin, wash the affected area with plenty of water and consult a physician
immediately.
• The disposal of cooling water which has had antifreeze added, and which is discharged when
replacing the cooling water and repairing the radiator, should be consigned to a specialized
subcontractor. If necessary, contact us or our sales service agency. As antifreeze is toxic, do
not drain it into a ditch or spray it on the ground.
• Antifreeze is flammable so keep it away from flames. Do not smoke when handling it.
CAUTION
Never use anti freezing fluid with ethanol and propanol.
Refer to “Inspection and Maintenance 10.3 Irregular Maintenance [2] Cleaning Inside Engine Cooling
System” for the coolant replacement periods and mixing amounts for antifreeze.