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TROUBLESHOOTING
If the Engine Overheats
WARNING
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Do not open the engine hood when
there is steam coming from the engine
room. The steam or hot water may
spurt out, resulting in burns.
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Do not remove the radiator cap or
drain plugs when the coolant is hot.
Stop the engine, let the engine and
radiator cool and loosen the radiator
cap or drain plugs slowly.
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Stop the engine and allow the machine
to cool down before performing
inspection and maintenance.
The
following
symptoms
indicate
overheating:
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The coolant temperature warning lamp
lights.
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The water temperature gauge is in the
red zone.
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The engine slows down and the force
decreases.
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Steam comes from the engine room.
Procedure
1. Park the machine in a safe place.
2. With the engine hood closed, inspect
whether steam is coming from the engine
room.
3. If there is steam, stop the engine
immediately and contact a Takeuchi
sales or service outlet for repairs.
If there is no steam, run the engine at
low idle and let the water temperature
decrease.
4. Once the water temperature gauge drops
to the green zone, stop the engine.
5. Once the engine is cool, perform the
following inspections and procedures:
• Fan belt slack ............................. Adjust.
Refer to page 111.
• Coolant level ..................................Add.
Refer to page 104.
• Water leakage ............................ Repair.
• Radiator fins ............................... Clean.
Refer to page 119.
• Sediment in cooling system ....... Clean.
Refer to page 121.
If the problem persists after the above
procedures are taken, contact a Takeuchi
sales or service outlet for repairs.
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Summary of Contents for TB23R
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