Operator's Manual

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Checking the Cooling System
The cooling system is filled with a 50/50 solution of water
and permanent ethylene glycol anti-freeze. Check coolant
level at beginning of each day before starting the engine.
Capacity of cooling system is approximately 3.9 gal.
(14.7 l).
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.
Caution
1. Unlatch, raise and prop hood open. Make sure hood
prop is secured in one of the mounting brackets on
hood.
2. Check level of coolant in expansion tank (Fig. 8). The
expansion tank must be filled to the FULL mark.
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Figure 8
1. Expansion tank 2. Expansion tank cap
3. If coolant level is low, add a 50/50 solution of water and
permanent ethylene glycol anti-freeze. Do not use
alcohol/methanol base coolants or water only. Do not
overfill.
4. Remove expansion tank cap and fill expansion tank to
the FULL mark.
5. If adding large quantities of solution, remove radiator
cap (Fig. 9) and fill radiator until level of coolant is
above the radiator core and about 1 in. (25 mm) below
bottom of filler neck.
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Figure 9
1. Radiator cap
6. Install radiator cap and expansion tank cap.
7. Close and latch the hood.
Checking the Hydraulic System
Fluid
1. Fluid level should be checked daily through sight glass
at rear of hydraulic reservoir (Fig. 10). When oil is cold,
level will be slightly below center, but should be in the
middle of the sight glass when the oil is warm.
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Figure 10
1. Hydraulic oil level sight
glass
2. Reservoir fill cap
2. If oil level is low, add hydraulic oil to the reservoir
(Fig. 10); refer to Servicing the Hydraulic System,
page 45.