Section 6 - Cooling System Kawasaki Engines6-23 - Gravely Promaster 100 Service Manual

SECTION 6 - COOLING SYSTEM KAWASAKI ENGINES
WARNING: Never remove radiator cap while
engine is running or hot. If you must remove
radiator cap follow these steps to avoid
personal injury that can be caused by
escaping steam or engine coolant.
Before removing cap, turn engine off and let it
cool. Even when engine is cool, be careful
when removing radiator cap.
When engine is cool wrap a thick cloth around
cap and turn it slowly counterclockwise to the
first stop.
Step back while pressure releases.
When you are sure that all pressure has been
released, use the cloth to press the cap down,
turn it, and remove it.
Stand away from radiator opening. Hot steam
may blow out or hot engine coolant may even
splash out.
Failure to follow these warning instructions
could result in serious personal injury from hot
engine coolant or steam blow out and/or
damage to engine cooling system or engine.
6.1 RADIATOR HOSES
Check the radiator hoses for hardening, cracking, or
swelling every 200 hours.
6.2 RADIATOR AND RADIATOR CAP
Check for dirt and insects that may lodge in the
radiator.
Check the filler neck of the radiator for signs of damage
and check to see if its top and bottom sealing seats are
kept clean to allow the radiator cap to function properly.
Check the conditions of the valve spring and top and
bottom valve seats of the radiator cap.
6.3 COOLING FAN AND DRIVE BELT
Make certain the engine is turned orr and the key is
removed.
Be sure the cooling fan blades are not deformed.
Check the belt conditions and belt tension every 200
hours.
Clean the drive belt by wiping with a clean cloth.
Immediately wipe off any spilled oil or grease. Do not
use solvents.
CAUTION: Change any damaged or worn
parts to new ones obtained from a Gravely
Dealer or an authorized Kawasaki Dealer.
6.4 COOLANT CHANGE
CoolanT should be changed every 400 hours by aN
authorized Gravely or Kawasaki Dealer.
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