Every 2000 Hours; Changing Engine Coolant; Draining Coolant System - MacDon M2170NT Operator's Manual

6.13 Every 2000 Hours

Complete the following maintenance tasks every 2000 hours of operation.
• Change the engine coolant. For instructions, refer to
• Change the hydraulic oil. For instructions, refer to
• Change the DEF tank vent hose filter. For instructions, refer to
page 371.
• General engine inspection. For instructions, refer to

6.13.1 Changing Engine Coolant

Change the engine coolant after every 2000 hours of operation or two years, whichever occurs first.

Draining Coolant System

Coolant is cycled through the engine to help reduce internal heat.
DANGER
To prevent bodily injury or death from the unexpected startup of the machine, always stop the engine and remove the
key from the ignition before leaving the operator's seat for any reason.
CAUTION
To avoid personal injury from hot coolant, do NOT turn the pressurized coolant tank cap until the engine cools.
NOTE:
Properly dispose of the water/coolant mixtures that are drained from the cooling system.
1. Shut down the engine, and remove the key from the ignition.
2. Let the engine cool.
3. Open the hood. For instructions, refer to
4. Turn pressurized coolant tank cap (A) to the first notch to
relieve pressure before removing the cap completely.
5. Remove the pressurized coolant tank cap.
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MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
6.13.1 Changing Engine Coolant, page
6.13.2 Draining Hydraulic Oil, page
6.13.4 Replacing Diesel Exhaust Fluid Vent Hose Filter,
6.13.5 General Engine Inspection, page
6.3.1 Opening Hood, page
Figure 6.131: Coolant Recovery Tank
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