Tico Pro-Spotter, Руководство по обслуживанию

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4-14 Service Manual
TICO Manufacturing
ENGINE PRO-SPOTTER
COOLING SYSTEM
MAINTENANCE
Cooling System Draining
1. Park and prepare tractor for service. (See “Park
Tractor Safely” on page 1-3.)
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CAUTION
Figure 4-23: Surge Tank Filler Cap
2. Remove filler cap (1) on surge tank (2).
Figure 4-24: Radiator Drain Valve
3. Position a suitable container below the drain valve (4)
and lower radiator hose (3).
4. Open drain valve.
5. Disconnect lower radiator hose.
6. Properly dispose of coolant.
7. Check cooling system for leaks and damaged hoses
and loose or damaged hose clamps.
8. Close drain valve and connect lower radiator hose.
Cooling System Flushing
1. Park and prepare tractor for service. (See “Park
Tractor Safely” on page 1-3.)
2. Drain cooling system. (See “COOLING SYSTEM
MAINTENANCE” on page 4-14.)
IMPORTANT
Avoid serious engine damage and prevent air locks.
Properly vent air from the engine coolant passages
during the fill process.
NOTES
Adequate venting is provided for a fill rate of 19 L (5 gal)
per minute.
3. Fill the system with a mixture of sodium carbonate
and water (or a commercially available equivalent).
4. Wait for 2 to 3 minutes to allow the system to
naturally vent air and coolant levels to stabilize.
5. Add plain water to the system to bring the level back
to FULL.
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CAUTION
• To avoid personal injury from escaping
heated coolant under pressure, allow engine
to reach a temperature of 49°C (120°F) or
below. Relieve pressure from the coolant
system by slowly removing the radiator cap.
• To prevent skin disorders and bodily injury,
avoid excessive skin contact with used
antifreeze. Wash thoroughly after contact.
Keep out of reach of children.
1 Filler Cap 2 Surge Tank
3 Lower Radiator Hose 5 Radiator
4 Drain Valve
TPS-019
1
2
TPS-058
5
4
3
Specifications
Cooling System—Capacity
53 L
14 gal
• Avoid personal injury. Do not stand near the
surge tank or radiator while operating the
engine with the filler cap off.
• To prevent skin disorders and bodily injury,
avoid excessive skin contact with used
antifreeze. Wash thoroughly after contact.
Keep out of reach of children.