Checking Coolant Level; Cleaning Radiator Screen; Checking Drain Cap - Kubota SIDEKICK RTV-XG850 Operator's Manual

PERIODIC SERVICE

6. Checking coolant level

WARNING
To avoid serious injury or death:
• Do not remove radiator cap while coolant is hot.
When cool, slowly rotate cap to the first stop
and allow sufficient time for excess pressure to
escape before removing the cap completely.
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Stop the engine.
3. Open the hood.
4. Check to see that the coolant level is between the
[FULL] and [LOW] marks of recovery tank.
5. When the coolant level drops due to evaporation,
add water only up to the full level. In case of
leakage, add antifreeze and water in the specified
mixing ratio up to the full level.
(See Flushing cooling system and changing coolant
on page 78.)
(1) Radiator cap
(2) Recovery tank
IMPORTANT :
• If the radiator cap has to be removed, follow
the warning above and securely retighten
the cap.
• Use clean, fresh water and antifreeze to fill
the recovery tank.
• If water should leak, consult your local
KUBOTA Dealer.

7. Cleaning radiator screen

WARNING
To avoid serious injury or death:
• Be sure to stop the engine before removing the
screen.
• Before checking or cleaning the radiator screen,
stop the engine and wait long enough until it is
cooled down.
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(A) [FULL]
(B) [LOW]
1. Park the vehicle on a flat surface.
2. Stop the engine.
3. Open the hood.
4. Detach the screen and remove all foreign materials.
(1) Radiator screen
IMPORTANT :
• Radiator screen must be clean from debris
to prevent engine from overheating.

8. Checking drain cap

1. Make sure that the drain cap under the intake pipe
is free from oil, water, and other foreign materials.
2. If foreign materials have accumulated, remove the
drain cap, dispose of the foreign materials and
clean the cap.
3. Return the drain cap to the original position and
secure with a clamp.
IMPORTANT :
• Inspect the drain cap under the intake pipe
for debris and for proper sealing.
(1) Drain cap
(2) Clamp
DAILY CHECK
(A) "DETACH"
(3) Intake pipe
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