Changing Coolant; Checking Radiator Hoses And Clamp - Kubota Z482-E Operator's Manual

16 PERIODIC SERVICE
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(1) Reserve tank (A) "FULL"
(B)"LOW"
3. When the coolant level drops due to evaporation, add
water only up to the full level.
4. Check to see that two drain cocks; one is at the
crankcase side and the other is at the lower part of the
radiator as figures below.
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(1) Coolant drain cock
IMPORTANT:
• If the radiator cap has to be removed, follow the
caution aind securely retighten the cap.
• If coolant should be leak, consult your local KUBOTA
dealer.
• Make sure that muddy or sea water does not enter the
radiator.
• Use cleain, fresh water and 50% anti-freeze to fill the
recovery tank.
• Do not refill reserve tank with coolant over the "FULL"
level mark.
• Be sure to close the radiator cap securely. If the cap Is
loose or improperly closed, coolant may leak out and
decrease quickly.
•Changing coolant
1. To drain coolant, always open both drain cocks and
simultaneously open the radiator cap as well. With the
radiator cap kept closed, a complete drain of water is
impossible.
2. Remove the overflow pipe of the radiator pressure cap
to drain the reserve tank.
3. Prescribed coolant volume (U.S.gallons)
Models
Quantity
Z482-E, Z602-E 2.8L (0.74 U.S.gials.)
0662-E, 0722-E,
3.1L (0.82 U.S.gals.)
0782- E, 0902-E
NOTE:
• Coolant quantities shown are for standard radiators.
4. An improperly tightened radiator cap or a gap between
the cap and the seat quickens loss of coolant.
5. Coolant (Radiator cleaner and anti-freeze)
Season
Coolant
Summer
Pure water and radiator
cleaner
Winter (when temperature Pure water and anti-freeze
drops below 0° C (32° F) or (See "Anti-freeze" in
all season) Maintenance Section)
•Checking radiator hoses and clamp
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CAUTION
To avoid personal injury:
• Be sure to check radiator hoses and hose
clamps periodically. If radiator hose is
damaged or coolant leaks, overheats or severe
burns could occur.
Check to see if radiator hoses are properly fixed every 200
hours of operation or 6 months, whichever comes first.