Yanmar ViO80-1A, User Operation And Maintenance Manual

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4 Checks before starting the machine
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4.2 Checking and topping up the level of cooling fluid
• Check the level of cooling fluid every day according to the following procedure :
1. Place the machine on flat ground.
2. Stop the engine.
3. Wait until the engine and the radiator have cooled down.
4. Open the bonnet with the ignition key.
5. Lock it with the safety rod.
6. Check that the level of fluid in the tank is between the min and max markers.
A = expansion flask
1 = maxi
2 = mini
• If the level is below the min marker:
1. Take the cap off the tank.
2. Top up to the maximum marker.
3. Close the tank again.
4. Close the engine bonnet.
IMPORTANT
If the tank is empty, check for leaks and the water level in the radiator. If the level of water
in the radiator is low, top it up in the radiator then in the tank.
WARNING
Only remove the radiator cap to top up the radiator.
Replacing the cooling fluid :
The cooling fluid must be changed every 1000 hours. Contact your dealer.
Note
For any top off or replacement of the fluid, use the original YANMAR long life coolant.