Cooling System Maintenance; Servicing The Cooling System - Toro 74268CP Operator's Manual

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1. Spring Washers
2. Lock Nut
3. Dust Cap
Cooling System
Maintenance

Servicing the Cooling System

Discharge of hot pressurized coolant or
touching 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 radiator and surrounding parts
that are hot.
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 from children and pets.
Checking the Radiator Coolant
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
After the first 8 hours
Every 100 hours
Fluid Type: 50/50 mix of extended life
antifreeze/Dex-Cool® and water
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