Cooling System Maintenance; Cooling System Safety; Checking The Engine-Coolant Level - Toro Workman 07390 Operator's Manual

Checking the Constant-Velocity
Boots
Service Interval: Every 100 hours
1. Jack up the back end of the machine and
support it with jack stands; refer to
Machine (page 37).
2. Check the CV (constant velocity) boots at the
rear axles for damage and leaking lubricant
(Figure 66).
Note:
Replace any damaged or leaking CV
boot before operating the machine.
Figure 66
3. Remove the jack stands and lower the machine
to the ground.
Cooling System
Maintenance

Cooling System Safety

Raising the
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Swallowing engine coolant can cause poisoning;
keep out of reach from children and pets.
•
Discharge of hot, pressurized coolant or touching
a hot radiator and surrounding parts can cause
severe burns.
– Always allow the engine to cool at least 15
– Use a rag when opening the radiator cap, and
•
Do not operate the machine without the covers
in place.
•
Keep your fingers, hands and clothing clear of
rotating fan and drive belt.
•
Shut off the engine and remove the key before
performing maintenance.
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Checking the
Engine-Coolant Level
Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Check
Coolant type: a 50/50 solution of water and
permanent ethylene-glycol antifreeze
CAUTION
If the engine has been running, the
pressurized, hot coolant can escape and
cause burns.
• Do not open the radiator cap.
• Allow the engine to cool for at least 15
minutes or until the radiator cap is cool
enough to touch without burning your
hand.
• Use a rag when opening the reserve-tank
cap, and open the cap slowly to allow
steam to escape.
• Do not check the coolant level at the
radiator; check the coolant level at the
reserve tank only.
1. Park the machine on a level surface.
53
minutes before removing the radiator cap.
open the cap slowly to allow steam to escape.
the level of the coolant. Check
the Coolant level at the overflow
reservoir only. Do not remove the
radiator cap. (Check the coolant
level before the engine is first
started and daily thereafter.)