MULTIQUIP LT6KV Operation Manual page 30

WARNING
Electrolyte is an acid and must be
handled with caution. ALWAYS follow
servicing instructions from the electrolyte
manufacturer to ensure safety. Serious
injury can result from careless handling and
noncompliance to safety handling instructions.
Overfilling the battery may cause the electrolyte to
overflow resulting in corrosion to nearby components.
Immediately wash off any spilled electrolyte (battery
acid).
NOTICE
Use only distilled water in the battery. Tap water can
reduce the operating life of the battery.
COOLANT
It is recommended that antifreeze/summer coolant be used
with the engine. This can be purchased pre-diluted or in
concentrate and mixed with 50% demineralized water. See
engine owner's manual for more details.
WARNING
If adding coolant/antifreeze mix to the
radiator, DO NOT remove the radiator cap
until the unit has completely cooled. The
possibility of hot coolant exists which can
cause severe burns.
Day-to-day addition of coolant is done from the recovery
tank. When adding coolant to the radiator, DO NOT remove
the radiator cap until the unit has completely cooled.
See Table 6 for engine and radiator, coolant capacities.
Make sure the coolant level in the recovery tank is always
between the "H" and the "L" markings.
Table 6. Coolant Capacity
Engine Type
Kohler KDW 1003
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Coolant Capacity
5.18 qt. (4.9 liters)
OPERATION IN FREEZING WEATHER
When operating in freezing weather, make sure the proper
amount of antifreeze (Table 7) has been added.
Table 7. Anti-Freeze Operating Temperatures
Freezing Point
Vol (%)
Anti-Freeze
°C
40 -24
50 -37
NOTICE
When the antifreeze is mixed with water, the antifreeze
mixing ratio must be less than 50%.
CLEANING THE RADIATOR
The engine may overheat if the radiator fins become
overloaded with dust or debris. Periodically clean the
radiator fins with compressed air. Cleaning inside the
machine is dangerous, so clean only with the engine turned
off and the negative battery terminal disconnected.
AIR CLEANER
Periodic cleaning/replacement of the air cleaner filter is
necessary. Inspect it in accordance with the engine owner's
manual.
FAN BELT TENSION
A slack fan belt may contribute to overheating, or to
insufficient charging of the battery. Inspect the fan belt for
damage and wear and adjust it in accordance with the
engine owner's manual.
The fan belt tension is proper if the fan belt bends 10 to 15
mm when depressed with the thumb as shown in Figure 12.
Figure 12. Fan Belt Tension
INSPECTION
Boiling Point
°F °C °F
-12 106 222
-34 108 226