1.
Check each hose for any water leakage
due to looseness of clamp or cracking or
permanent set of hose.
2.
Tighten any loose clamps and replace
hoses which have a cracking or permanent
set.
1.
Loosen radiator cap (1) slowly. After
checking that the pressure is completely
released, push the cap down, loosen it,
and then remove it.
2.
Remove the under cover under the drain
plug, and then remove drain plug (2) to
drain the coolant into a container.
3.
Loosen the clamp, remove the damaged
hose, and replace it with a new one.
4.
Attach the drain plug.
5.
Fill radiator (3) with the coolant and then
fill reserve tank (4) with the coolant.
See "Checking Coolant Level for Shortage
and Making Up" in Chapter 3.
6.
After filling up, tighten the radiator cap
securely.
7.
Install the under cover.
4
"Belt in use" refers to the belt that has been used for five or more minutes since it is attached to the
engine and the engine starts running.
4.14.2
CHECKING RADIATOR HOSES
The hose should be replaced before it becomes unusable. Replacing hoses early can reduce the cost
and prevent severe troubles such as engine overheat. It also can minimize the unexpected interruption
of work.
REPLACING RADIATOR HOSES
REPLACING RADIATOR HOSES
Inside the radiator, the high pressure steam occurs and it may cause personal injury.
Do not loosen or remove the radiator cap when the coolant is under high pressure and temperature.
Stop the engine before removing the radiator cap.
Allow enough time for the coolant to cool down before removing the radiator cap.
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