Antifreeze - Kubota SIDEKICK RTV-XG850 Operator's Manual

EVERY 2 YEARS
13. Check coolant level of recovery tank and add
coolant if necessary.
Coolant capacity
(1) Drain plug
(1) Radiator cap
(2) Recovery tank
(1) Engine coolant breather (left)
(2) Engine coolant breather (right)
IMPORTANT :
• Do not start engine without coolant.
• Do not remove the cap on the radiator.
• Use clean, fresh distilled water and anti-
freeze to fill the radiator and recovery tank.
RTV-XG850
6.0 L (6.3 U.S.qts.)
(2) Front skid plate
(A) [FULL]
(B) [LOW]
• When the anti-freeze is mixed with distilled
water, the anti-freeze mixing ratio is 50%.
• Securely tighten radiator cap. If the cap is
loose or improperly fitted, water may leak
out and the engine could overheat.
• Make sure that the engine coolant breather
is closed, after filling the coolant.

3. Antifreeze

WARNING
To avoid serious injury or death:
• When using antifreeze, put on some protection
such as rubber gloves. (Antifreeze contains
poison.)
• If it is swallowed, seek immediate medical help.
Do not make a person throw up unless told to
do so by poison control or a health care
professional. Use standard first aid and CPR for
signs of shock or cardiac arrest. Call your local
poison control center or your local emergency
number for further assistance.
• When antifreeze comes in contact with the skin
or clothing, wash it off immediately.
• Do not mix different types of antifreeze.
The mixture can produce chemical reaction
causing harmful substances.
• Antifreeze is extremely
explosive under certain conditions. Keep fire
and children away from antifreeze.
• When draining fluids from the engine, place
some container underneath the engine body.
• Do not pour waste onto the ground, down a
drain, or into any water source.
• Also, observe the
protection regulations
antifreeze.
Always use a 50/50 mix of long-life coolant and clean
soft water in KUBOTA engines.
Consult your local KUBOTA Dealer concerning coolant
for extreme conditions.
1. Long-life coolant (hereafter LLC) comes in several
types. Use ethylene glycol (EG) type for this engine.
2. Before employing LLC-mixed cooling water, fill the
radiator with fresh water and empty it again. Repeat
this procedure 2 or 3 times to clean up the inside.
3. Mixing the LLC
Premix 50% LLC with 50% clean soft water. When
mixing, stir it up well, and then fill into the radiator.
PERIODIC SERVICE
flammable and
relevant environmental
when disposing of
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