Operation In Cold Weather - Sakai SW884 Operator's Manual

2.14 Transportation
WARNING
To decide the transporting route, check the width of the road, height and weight
(including the roller) of the trailer. Obey relevant regulations.
For transportation, obey traffic regulations.

2.15 Operation in Cold Weather

In cold weather, take the following measures to prevent troubles such as starting difficulty
and coolant freeze-up.
2.15.1 Fuel oil and grease
Use fuel and oil with low viscosity (refer to page 112).
2.15.2 Coolant
WARNING
Do not bring an open flame to the antifreeze or do not smoke when handling it.
It is inflammable.
CAUTION
Use ethylene glycol-base antifreeze.
For the cooling water, mix the antifreeze in water.
Use softened water as the water to be mixed.
Please refer to the following table for the mixing ratio.
Ambient temperature
Amount of anti-freeze
Amount of water
Ratio
Our machines are filled with a long-life coolant.
The life of the antifreeze is for two years.
Use non-amine type long-life coolant when changing coolant.
Always
11 L (2.9 gal)
11 L (2.9 gal)
50 %
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