Takeuchi TB153FR, Operator'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE
Every 1000 Hours
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3. Place a pan for catching the spent coolant
under the drain plug (4), then loosen the
drain plug (4) and drain the coolant.
4. Tighten the drain plug (4), then add a little
cleaning agent and tap water to the
radiator until it is full. Take your time doing
this.
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions
when using the cleaning agent.
5. Run the engine at a low idle for about 30
minutes. For the first 5 minutes after
starting it, pay attention to the level of the
cleaning fluid, and add tap water if the level
drops.
6. Stop the engine and drain the cleaning
fluid.
7. Tighten the drain plug (4), add tap water,
run the engine at a low idle for about 10
minutes, then stop the engine and drain
the water.
Clean repeatedly until the drained water
is clear.
8. After cleaning is completed, tighten the
drain plug (4) and add new coolant up to
the specified level.
9. Run the engine at a low idle, bleed the air,
then stop the engine once the coolant level
stabilizes at the specified level.
10. Check the coolant level, then tighten the
radiator cap (3).
11. Clean the inside of the reserve tank (1),
then add coolant up to the upper limit (H).
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