Service - 39
S
ERVICING
C
OOLING
S
YSTEM
AVOID PERSONAL INJURY!
If the unit has been running, the radiator and
radiator coolant will be hot and can burn skin!
Built-up pressure in the radiator can cause an
explosive release of coolant if the radiator cap is
removed:
• Shut off engine and allow to cool.
• Do not remove the cap unless the radiator
and engine are cool enough to touch with
bare hands.
• Slowly loosen cap to the
fi
rst stop to release
all the pressure before removing completely.
AVOID PERSONAL INJURY!
Wear personal protective equipment to protect
eyes and hands when opening radiator cap to
protect against the pressure in the radiator.
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARD!
Antifreeze is hazardous to the environment.
Dispose of antifreeze in a proper container and at
a proper recycle center.
ATTENTION: Avoid damage to your
engine! Using incorrect coolant mixture
and/or type can cause engine damage. See
the Engine Owner’s Manual for correct
type.
• Do not operate engine without coolant.
• Do not use plain water.
• Do not pour coolant into radiator when
engine is hot.
• To prevent engine overheating, do not
exceed more then 50% antifreeze in
cooling system.
C
HECKING
C
OOLING
S
YSTEM
1. Park power unit on a level surface.
2. Engage parking brake and shut off engine.
3. Remove ignition key from switch.
4. Allow engine to cool.
5. Open engine hood to access the radiator and the
radiator coolant recovery bottle.
6. Locate the coolant recovery bottle just in front of
the air cleaner (Vanguard) or in front of the right
side of the radiator (Kawasaki).
7. Check the level in the coolant recovery tank.
When cold, level should be between the Low (A)
and Full (B) marks on the tank.
8.
A
A
B
B
A
A
B
B
Add coolant if low.
9. If coolant recovery tank is empty, slowly open
the radiator cap to the
fi
rst stop to allow pressure
to release. Press down on the cap slightly and
continue to turn counterclockwise to remove cap
from radiator. Check that the coolant level is up
to the bottom of the
fi
ller neck.
10. If coolant is low, add coolant.
11. Install radiator cap.
12. Inspect condition of radiator hoses and clamps.
Replace as necessary.
13. Close engine hood.
C
LEANING
R
ADIATOR
AND
S
CREEN
1. Park power unit on a level surface.
2. Engage parking brake and shut off engine.
3. Remove ignition key from switch.
4. Open engine hood to access radiator screen.
5. Remove radiator screen.
SERVICE
