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INSP
ADJ
EC350000
ENGINE
COOLANT LEVEL INSPECTION
WARNING
Do not remove the radiator cap
1
, drain
bolt and hoses when the engine and radia-
tor are hot. Scalding hot fluid and steam
may be blown out under pressure, which
could cause serious injury.
When the engine has cooled, place a thick
towel over the radiator cap, slowly rotate
the cap counterclockwise to the detent.
This procedure allows any residual pres-
sure to escape. When the hissing sound
has stopped, press down on the cap while
turning counterclockwise and remove it.
CAUTION:
Hard water or salt water is harmful to the
engine parts. You may use distilled water, if
you can’t get soft water.
1. Place the machine on a level place, and
hold it in an upright position.
2. Inspect:
• Coolant level
Coolant level should be between the
maximum
a
and minimum
b
marks.
Coolant level is below the “LOW” level
line
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Add soft water (tap water) up to
the proper level.
3. Start the engine and let it warm up for sev-
eral minutes.
4. Turn off the engine and check the coolant
level again.
NOTE:
Before checking the coolant level, wait a few
minutes until the coolant settles.
a
b
COOLANT REPLACEMENT
WARNING
Do not remove the radiator cap when the
engine is hot.
ENGINE/COOLANT LEVEL INSPECTION/
COOLANT REPLACEMENT
