Zetor HORTUS HS CL, Operator'S Manual

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Replacing coolant
1. Open the drain cock in front of the engine oil filter to drain the coolant.
2. Open the Coolant cap at the same time.
3. To give a thorough clean run a hose into the radiator and flush it out.
4. Close the drain cock and refill the radiator with a coolant mixture of water and corrosion inhibitor or
anti freeze.
5. Start the engine and allow it to run for approx 5 minutes, check the water level again and top up if
required.
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Do not remove the radiator cap on a hot engine.
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Allow the engine to cool down and then turn the cap slowly to ensure, that there is no
excessive pressure in the radiator.
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Serious burns, can result from the contents of pressurized, hot radiators.
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Allow the engine to cool down completely before opening radiator cap.
Anti Freeze
Frozen cooling water can damage the engine.
Before replacing the anti freeze solution flush the radiator.
Mix the anti freeze solution in accordance with the instructions applicable to the brand of anti freeze and the
locals climate.
Replace the solution in the radiator.
In case of loss of solution due to evaporation or overflow, replace with the original mixture ratio.
1 - Coolant Cap
HODP125
1 - Drain Cock
HODP126
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