StarTrac 263-4WD-8G-STAGE-V, Owner'S Manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL | STARTRAC 263 4WD – 8G – STAGE – V
5.22
RADIATOR COOLANT LEVEL (HOT)
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NEVER remove the plug from the radiator while the engine is
still hot.
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Slowly open the radiator cap up to the safety catch (about 1/3
turn).
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Wait to allow the steam to escape.
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Continue opening the cap, press it down firmly to release the
safety catch.
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The level of coolant should just touch the tab located in the
filling spout.
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If the level has dropped, check the entire cooling system for
leakage (radiator, hoses etc.)
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If there is no leakage, Top up the coolant. Fill the reserve tank
with coolant up to the FULL line mark for coolant Top up.
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Coolant is mixture of water and anti-scaling / anti-rusting agent in recommended ratio.
5.23 PRECAUTIONS AGAINST FREEZING TEMPERATURES:
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To prevent ice from forming in the radiator, add specific products according to the
instructions given by the antifreeze manufacturer.
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Antifreeze also possesses antioxidant and rust inhibiting properties and is suitable for all
seasons.
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In Sub Zero Temperature climate conditions use Ethylene Glycol Antifreeze Agent along with
water in following ratio.
Temperature Range
˚C
0 To -3 -3 To -8 -8 To -16
-16 To -
25
-25 To -
37
-37 To -55
Antifreeze (%) 10 20 30 40 50 60
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This mixture can be permanently maintained in the circuit for 1 year so long as you have not
totalized 1000 hours service during this period. In this case, the mixture must be changed.
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Flush out the system whenever you change from using pure water to antifreeze mixture and
vice versa.
5.24 REPLACEMENT OF ENGINE OIL FILTER
1. Remove the oil filter by rotating it in anti-clockwise direction
by hand or with the filter wrench.
2. Take new oil filter and check it for proper seating of gasket.
3. Apply clean engine oil to gasket on the new oil filter.
4. Install oil filter.
5. When the filter gasket contacts the mounting surface of filter,
tighten the new oil filter.
Fig.5.8
Fig.5.9