Takeuchi TW9, Operating Instructions Manual

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Maintenance and Care 7
TW9 79
7.9.3.3 Cleaning cooling fins
Machine damage
due to overheated engine.
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Thoroughly clean the cooler to
prevent overheating of the engine
and/or the hydraulic oil.
Only perform cleaning after stopping the
engine and letting it cool down!
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Clean the combined cooler from the outlet side
with compressed air.
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If necessary, e.g. if there is oil in the cooler,
clean with cold cleaner or steam jet device with
oil separator over a suitable surface. Do not
spray generator directly with water or jet
stream.
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After cleaning, the engine must be brought to
operating temperature in order to dry the cooler.
7.9.3.4 Changing coolant
Danger of scalding
due to hot oil getting into contact with
skin or eyes.
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Only open the cooler cap after the
engine has cooled down.
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Park the machine on a level surface.
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Switch off the engine and allow the cooling
system to cool down.
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Remove the cooler cap (37/1).
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Unscrew the water drain plug (37/3) and drain
coolant.
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If necessary, flush the cooling system with
clean water.
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Re-fit the drain plug and the water hose.
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Fill the cooling system with coolant and close
the cap.
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Start the engine and bring to operating
temperature; turn off the engine and allow to
cool.
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Check the coolant level and top up coolant
(several times, if necessary).
Fig. 37-2 Combined cooler