Takeuchi TL8, Operator'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE
DAILY INSPECTION (EVERY
10 HOURS)
Perform the following inspections every day
before starting the engine for the first time.
• Before operating, perform the daily
inspections and make repairs
immediately where necessary.
• Be sure to secure the rear door or
radiator before working the inside. Do
not keep the rear door or radiator open
on a windy day or if the machine is
parked on a slope.
INSPECTING AND REPLENISHING THE
COOLANT
• Do not remove the radiator cap or the
drain plug when the cooling water is
hot. Stop the engine and wait until the
engine and the radiator cool before
slowly loosening the radiator cap and
the drain plug to remove them.
• Always wear the protective goggle and
gloves when handling coolant
(antifreeze). If any coolant (antifreeze)
comes in contact with eyes or skin,
wash it off with clean water. Otherwise,
it could result in inflammation.
DAILY INSPECTION (EVERY 10 HOURS)
Inspection
1. Open the rear door.
2. Inspect the cooling water level in the
reserve tank (1).
The level should be between the upper
limit (H) and the lower limit (L).
If it is below the lower limit (L), replenish.
<If equipped with a coolant sight (TL8)>
Check if the sight glass (6) is filled with the
coolant.
If the water level is seen, add the coolant.
Replenishing
1. Remove the cap (2) of the reserve tank (1).
2. Add cooling water up to the upper limit (H)
of the reserve tank (1).
If the reserve tank (1) is found empty at the
inspection, check for water leakage and
then the water level in the radiator (3). Add
water to the radiator (3) as required, and
then to the reserve tank (1).
3. Install the cap (2).