Servicing the Radiator
Checking the Radiator-Coolant
Level
Service Interval:
Before each use or daily
Note:
Use a 50/50 mix of ethylene glycol and water
for coolant.
1.
Park the machine on a level surface, shut off the
engine, engage the parking brake, and remove
the key.
2.
Remove the radiator-overflow tank cap (
3.
If the coolant level is low, fill the tank with coolant
to the bottom of the filler neck.
Note:
Do not overfill.
4.
Replace the radiator-overflow tank cap and
clean any spills.
Changing the Radiator Coolant
Service Interval:
Every 1,000 hours/Every 2 years
(whichever comes first)
CAUTION
If the engine has been running, the
pressurized, hot coolant can escape and
cause burns.
•
Do not open the radiator cap when the
engine is running.
•
Allow engine to cool at least 15 minutes
or until the radiator cap is cool enough to
touch without burning your hand.
•
Use a rag when opening the radiator cap,
and open the cap slowly to allow steam to
escape.
Note:
Use a 50/50 mix of ethylene glycol and water
for coolant.
1.
Park the machine on a level surface, shut off the
engine, engage the parking brake, and remove
the key.
2.
Remove the fill cap (
) and fill with
coolant.
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Figure 51
1.
Fill cap
2.
Radiator-overflow tank
cap
3.
Replace the fill cap and remove the
radiator-overflow tank cap (
Note:
Never leave both caps off at the same
time; this adversely affects the filling of the tank.
4.
Fill with coolant to the bottom of the filler neck.
5.
Replace the radiator-overflow tank cap and
clean any spills.
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