Radiator Coolant Level - Cushman 898627 Parts & Maintenance Manual

SERVICE & MAINTENANCE Cont.
Water Temperature Gauge and Overheat Warning Buzzer (con't.)
The temperature indicator on the gauge should go down within approximately 30 seconds after the intake screen
is cleaned. If the temperature does not go down, STOP THE ENGINE and check the following areas:
ALWAYS make sure the engine is stopped and cool before removing the radiator cap or
before performing any service or maintenance on or around the engine area. To prevent
scalding by hot water, NEVER remove the radiator cap while radiator is hot.
The cooling system is under pressure, if a leak is present, be careful when raising the seat
or when opening the engine cover. Hot coolant can be sprayed causing personal injury.
1. Raise vehicle seat and visually check to see if electric radiator fan is operating and check to determine if there
may be a leak in the cooling system (allow ample time for the engine and surrounding area to cool before
attempting to perform any service or maintenance).
2. Check the radiator fins and screen. If they are dirty, they must be cleaned. Engines damaged due to over-
heating caused by plugged radiators WILL NOT be warranted.
3. Check oil engine level.
4. Check radiator and coolant reservoir levels.
Also refer to page 37 for Dash Panel Bulb Replacement.

RADIATOR COOLANT LEVEL

The vehicle is equipped with a cooling radiator and an electric cooling fan.
The cooling fan is thermostatically controlled and may start at any time, even with the
ignition key in the OFF position, DO NOT attempt service without first disconnecting the
negative (- -) battery cable or without first removing the fan fuse.
The cooling system is under pressure, if a leak is present, be careful when raising the seat
or when opening the engine cover. Hot coolant can be sprayed causing personal injury.
To provide proper engine cooling it is important to keep the cooling
system properly maintained. Part of maintaining the system involves
making sure the intake screen, radiator fins and surrounding engine
areas remain free of debris.
DO NOT obstruct or cover the intake screen in front of the radiator.
Keep the fins and radiator screens clean.
If the radiator fins or intake screen become dirty, air cannot circulate
well enough to cool the engine sufficiently, therefore you risk the
chance of the engine overheating. Engines damaged due to
overheating caused by plugged radiators WILL NOT be war-
ranted.
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WARNING
WARNING
Radiator Warning Decal
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Fan Warning Decal