Cleaning The Excavator; Maintenance; Re-Filling The Coolant - Kubota U17-3a Operating Instructions Manual

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Cleaning the excavator

Before cleaning, shut down the engine and secure it against starting.

If a steam cleaner is used for cleaning the excavator, do not direct the steam jet at electric com-

ponents.

Do not direct a water jet into the intake opening of the air filter.

Do not clean the excavator with inflammable liquids.

The excavator may only be washed at suitable places (using oil and grease separators).

The excavator can be cleaned with water and a commercial cleaning agent. Make sure no water gets into the

electrical system.

Use a plastic cleaner for plastic parts.

Maintenance

Adhere to the instructions for regular servicing to keep the excavator in good condition.

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Check the antifreeze content with an antifreeze tester. The

protection should be for -25 °C.

The antifreeze portion of the coolant should not

exceed 50%.

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Open the engine compartment cover (page 74).

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Open the coolant expansion reservoir cap while the engine

is cold and fill pre-mixed coolant up to the FULL mark (1).

If the coolant expansion reservoir was completely empty, check the coolant level in the radiator.

To check the fluid level of the radiator, open the engine compartment cover under the operator's seat

(page 76).

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