Operator's Manual

Check Before Operating
12
Check the Cooling System
Check Radiator Coolant
The cooling system is filled with a 50/50 solution of
water and permanent ethylene glycol anti–freeze.
Check the level of coolant at the beginning of each
day before starting the engine.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
• Coolant is hot and pressurized.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
• Discharge of hot pressurized coolant can
cause sever e burns.
HOW TO AV
OID THE HAZARD
• Do not remove the radiator cap to check
coolant. Follow the directions below for
checking coolant.
• Do not remove the radiator cap when the
engine is hot. Always allow the engine to
cool at least 15 minutes or until the
radiator cap is cool enough to touch
without burning your hand before
removing the radiator cap.
1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the power take off (PTO), set the parking brake,
lower the attachment lift, and turn the ignition
key to “STOP” to stop the engine. Remove the
ignition key.
2. Open the hood.
3. Check coolant level. Coolant should be between
the two lines on the reserve tank when the
engine is cold (Fig. 6).
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Figure 6
1. Reserve tank cap
2. Reserve tank
3. Maximum level line (cold)
4. Minimum level line (cold)
4. If coolant is low, remove the reserve tank cap
and add a 50/50 mixture of water and permanent
ethylene glycol anti–freeze. DO NOT
OVERFILL.
5. Install the reserve tank cap.