Toro 08102, Operator'S Manual

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Cooling System
Maintenance
Cooling System Safety
•
Swallowing engine coolant can cause poisoning;
keep out of reach from children and pets.
•
Discharge of hot, pressurized coolant or touching
a hot radiator and surrounding parts can cause
severe burns.
– Always allow the engine to cool at least 15
minutes before removing the radiator cap.
– Use a rag when opening the radiator cap, and
open the cap slowly to allow steam to escape.
•
Do not operate the machine without the covers
in place.
•
Keep your fingers, hands and clothing clear of
rotating fan and drive belt.
•
Shut off the engine and remove the key before
performing maintenance.
Checking the
Engine-Coolant Level
Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Check
the level of the coolant.
Coolant type: 50% ethylene-glycol with organic
additive technology (OAT) 50% distiller water
WARNING
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.
• Use a rag when opening the radiator cap,
and open the cap slowly to allow steam to
escape.
1. Park the machine on a level surface.
2. Shift the transmission lever to the P (P
ARK
)
position.
3. Shut off the engine and remove the key.
4. Check the coolant level in the coolant tank
(
Figure 106 ).
Note:
The fill level depends on the coolant
temperature.
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Figure 106
1. Coolant-tank cap 3. Fill level when the coolant
is hot
2. Coolant tank 4. Fill level when the coolant
is cold
5. If coolant is low, remove the coolant-tank cap
and add a 50% ethylene-glycol with organic
additive technology (OAT) 50% distiller water
antifreeze.
Do not overfill.
6. Hand-tighten the coolant-tank cap.
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