Check The Specific Gravity Of Engine Coolant - Liquid Cooled Models - Genie S-60 Service Manual

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Check the Specific Gravity of the
Engine Coolant -
Liquid Cooled Models
The quality of the engine coolant which is used can
have a great effect on the efficiency and life of the
cooling system. Old or dirty engine coolant may
cause the engine to perform poorly and continued
use may cause engine damage.
Burn hazard. Beware of hot
engine parts and coolant. Contact
with hot engine parts and/or
coolant may cause severe burns.
Perform this procedure with the
machine on level ground.
Perform this procedure with the
engine off.
1 Put on protective clothing and eyewear.
2 Operate the engine until it is warm enough to
open the thermostat. Continue to run the engine
until the coolant has circulated the cooling
system.
3 Stop the engine.
4 Allow the engine to cool until the temperature of
the coolant is below 140° F (60° C).
Burn hazard. Beware of hot
coolant. Contact with hot coolant
may cause severe burns.
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Section 4 • Scheduled Maintenance Procedures
5 Slowly remove the radiator filler cap. Inspect the
cap for wear. Replace as necessary.
6 Drain some coolant from the cooling system
into a suitable container.
7 Use a coolant hydrometer to check the
temperature and specific gravity of the coolant.
8 Adjust the strength of the coolant as necessary
for your climate.
9 Install the radiator filler cap.
Genie S-60 & Genie S-65
TABLE C PROCEDURES
Burn hazard. Allow any pressure
to dissipate gradually before
removing the radiator cap.
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