•
Preferred option:
If distilled water is not available,
use a pre-mix coolant instead of a concentrate.
•
Minimum requirement:
If distilled water and
pre-mix coolant are not available, mix concentrated
coolant with clean drinkable water.
Checking the Coolant Level
CAUTION
If the engine has been running, the
pressurized, hot coolant can escape and
cause burns.
•
Do not open the radiator cap when the
engine is running.
•
Use a rag when opening the radiator cap,
and open the cap slowly to allow steam to
escape.
1.
Prepare the machine for maintenance; refer to
Preparing for Maintenance (page 43)
.
2.
Open the hood; refer to
Opening the Hood (page
.
3.
Check the level of coolant in the expansion tank
(
).
Note:
The coolant level is correct if it is between
the add and full marks on the side of the tank.
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Figure 109
1.
Expansion tank cap
2.
Full mark
3.
Add mark
4.
If the coolant level is low, remove the
expansion-tank cap and add the specified
coolant until the level it is at the full mark.
Note:
Do not overfill the expansion tank with
coolant.
5.
Install the expansion-tank cap.
6.
Close and latch the hood; refer to
.
Removing Debris from the
Cooling System
Service Interval:
Before each use or daily (More
frequently in dirty operating
conditions).
Every 100 hours—Inspect the cooling system
hoses.
Every 2 years—Flush and replace the cooling
system fluid.
1.
Prepare the machine for maintenance; refer to
Preparing for Maintenance (page 43)
.
2.
Open the hood; refer to
Opening the Hood (page
.
3.
Thoroughly clean all debris out of the engine
area.
4.
Close and latch the hood; refer to
.
5.
Unlatch the rear screen and pivot it open (
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Figure 110
1.
Latch
2.
Rear screen
6.
Thoroughly clean the screen with compressed
air.
7.
Rotate the 2 oil-cooler latches inward, and tilt
oil cooler (
).
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