Checking, Adding, And Bleeding; The Engine Coolant - Toro 22333 Operator's Manual

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1. Filler neck
7. If the level is low, add enough fluid to raise it
to the proper level.
8. Install the cap on the filler neck.
9. Close the hood.
Checking, Adding, and
Bleeding the Engine Coolant
Clean debris off of the screen, oil cooler, and front
of the radiator daily and more often if conditions
are extremely dusty and dirty
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.
2. Dipstick
If the engine has been running, the
pressurized, hot coolant can escape and
cause severe burns.
• Do not remove the radiator cap when
the engine is hot. Always allow the
engine to cool at least 15 minutes or
until the radiator cap is cool enough to
touch without burning your hand before
removing the radiator cap.
• Do not touch radiator and surrounding
parts that are hot.
• Use a rag when opening the radiator cap,
and open the cap slowly to allow steam
to escape.
Rotating shaft and fan can cause personal
injury.
• Do not operate the machine without the
covers in place.
• Keep fingers, hands and clothing clear of
rotating fan and drive shaft.
• Shut off the engine and remove
the ignition key before performing
maintenance.
Swallowing engine coolant can cause
poisoning.
• Do not swallow engine coolant.
• Keep out of reach of children and pets.
1. Check the level of coolant in the expansion
tank (Figure 20).
The coolant level should be at or above the
mark on the side of the tank.
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