3. With the engine cool, check the overflow bottle level.
The fluid needs to be up to the bump on the outside
of the overflow bottle (Figure 62).
4. If the coolant level is low, add a 50/50 mix of
extended life antifreeze/Dex-Cool® and water to
the overflow bottle (Figure 62).
5. Add the 50/50 coolant mix to the overflow
bottle and fill it to the indicator line on the bottle
(Figure 62).
Figure 62
1.
Antifreeze overflow bottle
2.
Indicator line on side of
overflow bottle
Cleaning the Cooling System
Service Interval:
Before each use or daily
Clean the cooling system daily before each use.
1. Position the machine on a level surface, stop the
engine, and set the parking brake.
Important:
Before starting the engine, clean
grass from the pump drive belt compartment.
Check more often in dry conditions.
2. Unlatch the seat, tilt the seat up and raise the rubber
flap above the drive belt compartment.
3. Remove debris from the drive belt compartment and
hydraulic pumps.
4. Remove debris from the screen on the engine cover.
5. Tilt the engine cover forward.
6. Remove debris from the radiator core and engine.
Important:
Do not damage the radiator cooling
fins.
7. Inspect the seals on the engine cover and replace
them if needed.
8. Close the engine cover and tilt the seat back.
Changing the Engine Coolant
Service Interval:
Yearly
Change the engine coolant every year.
Contact an Authorized Service Dealer for changing the
coolant.
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