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• Start the engine and allow it to run for a short
period. Stop the engine.
• Recheck the coolant level in the overflow
reservoir and refill as needed. Reinstall the
reservoir cap.
INSPECTION OF COOLING SYSTEM HOSES
Check the cooling system hoses and fan belt for
any cracks or deterioration after every 100 hours of
operation. Check for loose hose connections.
Replace any damaged hoses and tighten any loose
connections. Replace a worn or damaged fan belt.
CHANGING THE ENGINE COOLANT
The engine coolant should be drained and replaced
with new coolant solution yearly.
The dry capacity of the cooling system is
approximately 5.5 Qts. Dilute the antifreeze with
water at a 1:1 ratio to mix the coolant solution (50%
antifreeze : 50% water).
Change the engine coolant as follows:
• Drain the coolant when the engine is cold.
• Place the tractor on a level surface and raise the
tractor hood.
• Slide the overflow reservoir upward and off the res-
ervoir bracket to access the radiator drain plug.
• Locate the radiator drain plug in the lower right
rear corner of the radiator. See Figure 56.
Figure 56
• Place a suitable container beneath the drain
plug and remove the cap from the overflow
reservoir.
• Turn the drain plug counterclockwise to re-
move. Allow as much of the old coolant as pos-
sible to drain from the system.
Coolant is a toxic substance. Dispose of in
an environmentally safe manner. Contact
your area EPA office for proper disposal
methods and recycling center locations.
• Reinstall the drain plug and turn clockwise until
fully tightened.
• Turn the radiator cap counterclockwise to the
first stop, then push downward on the cap and
turn counterclockwise to remove. Refer to
Figure 50.
• In stages, SLOWLY pour the coolant solution
into the filler neck, allowing as much air as
possible to escape through the neck. Fill to the
overflow flange of the filler neck.
• Wait a few minutes to allow air to escape
through the filler neck and refill as needed, then
reinstall the radiator cap.
• Fill the overflow reservoir to the "FULL" mark.
• Start the engine and allow it to run for a short
period. Stop the engine.
• Recheck the coolant level in the overflow
reservoir and refill as needed. Reinstall the
reservoir cap.
CHANGING THE AIR CLEANER
Check the air cleaner daily or before starting the
engine. Check for loose or damaged components
and check the condition of the filter element.
Remove any buildup of dirt and debris in the air
cleaner housing.
Replace the paper air cleaner element after every
300 hours of operation. More often if operating the
tractor under extremely dusty conditions.
Check and replace the air cleaner element as follows:
• Unlock the clamps to remove the air cleaner
housing cover. See Figure 57.
Figure 57
RESERVOIR
BRACKET
RADIATOR
DRAIN PLUG
COVER
COVER
CLAMP
Pull Outward
to Unlock