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Cooling System
Maintenance
Cooling System Safety
•
Swallowing engine coolant can cause poisoning;
keep out of reach from children and pets.
•
Discharge of hot, pressurized coolant or touching
a hot radiator and surrounding parts can cause
severe burns.
– Always allow the engine to cool at least 15
minutes before removing the radiator cap.
– Use a rag when opening the radiator cap, and
open the cap slowly to allow steam to escape.
Checking the Cooling
System
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Check the level of the coolant at the beginning of each
day. The capacity of the system is 12.3 L (13 US qt).
1.
Carefully remove the radiator cap.
CAUTION
If the engine has been running, the
pressurized, hot coolant can escape and
cause burns.
• Do not open the radiator cap when the
engine is running.
• Use a rag when opening the radiator
cap, and open the cap slowly to allow
steam to escape.
1. Expansion tank
2.
Check the coolant level in the radiator.
Note:
The radiator should be filled to the top of
the filler neck and the expansion tank filled to
the Full mark
3.
If the coolant is low, add a 50/50 mixture of water
and ethylene glycol antifreeze.
Note:
Do not use water only or
alcohol/methanol-based coolants.
4.
Install the radiator cap and the expansion-tank
cap.
Servicing the Engine
Cooling System
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Remove debris from the engine area, oil cooler, and
radiator daily. Clean them more frequently in dirty
conditions.
1.
Park the machine on a level surface, lower the
cutting units, engage the parking brake, shut off
the engine, and remove the key.
2.
Unlatch and swing open the rear screen
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