Shindaiwa DG1000MI Portable Generator User Manual


 
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8.2 Checking Coolant/water
Also refer to the User’s Manual for Engine
:Injuries
Before performing any equipment check or maintenance, stop the engine, and remove the
engine key. A person performing the maintenance should always keep the key.
:Burns
Do not open the radiator cap while operating this equipment or immediately after stopping
the equipment, to avoid sustaining burns from hot vapor.
Do not touch the engine and muffler during operation and immediately after stopping the
equipment, for the temperature can reach extremely high.
Check the radiator and coolant reservoir tank for water and add water in case of shortage.
8.2.1 Checking Radiator / Adding water
Remove the radiator cap cover
Remove the radiator cap
Fill up the radiator up to the top
Install the cap back and tighten
Reinstall the radiator cap cover
8.2.2 Checking Coolant reservoir tank / Adding coolant
Check to see if the coolant level is between
MIN and MAX line
Fill up to the MAX line, if the coolant level is low
<Caution>
Use soft water, such as tap water
If the outside temperature is near freezing, use
Long Life Coolant (LLC)(30% mixture LLC is used,
when shipped from factory)
Use same type of coolant with identical mixture ratio for the reservoir tank
Mixture ratio of the coolant should be between 30 to 45%, depending on the outside
temperature
Danger
Caution
RADIATOR CAP
RADIATOR CAP
WATER INTAKE