Clean Radiator, Screen, And Oil Cooler; Check/Add Hydraulic Oil Level; Containing Spilled Fluids And Proper Disposal Of Waste - Ferris IS6200 Operator's Manual

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2. Coolant level should be flush with the bottom of the filler
tube. If coolant level is low, add coolant until the level
is flush with the bottom of the filler tube. Proper coolant
mix is a 50/50 mixture of ethylene glycol and distilled
water. See engine owners manual for engine coolant
specifications.
This unit is equipped with a coolant expansion tank (B). Do
not add coolant through the expansion tank.

Clean Radiator, Screen, and Oil Cooler

Clean the radiator, screen, and oil cooler fins before each
use, or as required (depending on conditions) to allow proper
air-flow through radiator and hydraulic oil cooler.
1. Raise the seat plate.
2. Lift the radiator screen (A, Figure 30) straight up to
remove the screen. Flush the screen with water or blow
clean with air. Flush the radiator core with water or blow
clean with air. See engine owner's manual for proper
radiator cleaning procedures.
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3. Install the radiator screen. Make sure the screen is fully
seated in the carrier.
4. Clean all dirt, grass, and debris from the oil cooler fins
(B).
5. Lower the seat plate.

Check/Add Hydraulic Oil Level

Note: Do not open the hydraulic oil reservoir unless oil is
being added.
1. Visually check that the hydraulic oil level is filled to the
recess area (A, Figure 31) of the hydraulic oil reservoir.
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2. If necessary, remove the reservoir cap (B) and add either
Mobil 1™ 15W-50 oil or Castrol Syntec™ 5W-50 oil. DO
NOT use conventional oils. Make sure the area around
the filler neck is free of dust, dirt, and other debris.
Containing Spilled Fluids and Proper
Disposal of Waste
Make sure that fluids are contained when performing
inspection, maintenance, testing, adjustment, and repair
of the unit. Be prepared to collect the fluid with suitable
leakproof containers before opening or disassembling any
component containing fluids. Do not pour waste onto the
ground, down a drain. or into any source of water.
Improper disposal of waste can threaten the environment.
Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and
mandates.
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