Checking the Coolant Level
Service Interval:
Before each use or daily
The cooling system is filled with a 50/50 solution
of water and permanent ethylene glycol antifreeze.
Check the level of coolant in the expansion tank at the
beginning of each day before starting the engine.
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 the Machine for Maintenance (page
35)
.
2.
Unlatch and open the hood.
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Figure 80
3.
Check the level of the coolant in the expansion
tank (
).
Note:
The coolant level is normal when it is
between the marks on the side of the tank.
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Figure 81
1.
Expansion tank
4.
If the coolant level is low, remove the
expansion-tank cap and replenish the system.
Note:
Do not overfill.
5.
Install the expansion-tank cap.
6.
Close and latch the hood.
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