Cooling System Maintenance; Servicing The Cooling System - Toro Z Master Professional 7000 Series Operator's Manual

Cooling System
Maintenance

Servicing the Cooling System

DANGER
Discharge of hot pressurized coolant or touching a
hot radiator and surrounding parts can 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 the radiator and surrounding parts
that are hot.
WARNING
A 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 the
rotating fan and drive shaft.
• Shut off the engine and remove the ignition key
before performing maintenance.
CAUTION
Swallowing engine coolant can cause poisoning.
• Do not swallow engine coolant.
• Keep out of reach from children and pets.
Checking the Engine Coolant Level
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
After the first 8 hours
Every 100 hours
Fluid Type: 50/50 mix of extended life antifreeze and water
Cooling System Capacity: 4.6 L (156 ounces)
Note: Do not open the radiator cap. Doing this may induce
air into the cooling system.
1. Position the machine on a level surface, stop the engine,
and set the parking brake.
2. Unlatch the seat and tilt the seat up.
3. With the engine cool, check the overflow bottle level.
The fluid needs to be up to the bump on the outside
of the overflow bottle
4. If the coolant level is low, add a 50/50 mix of extended
life antifreeze and water to the overflow bottle
67).
5. Add the 50/50 coolant mix to the overflow bottle and
fill it to the indicator line on the bottle
1. Antifreeze overflow bottle
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(Figure 67).
(Figure
Figure 67
2. Indicator line on side of
overflow bottle
(Figure
67).