Cooling System Service
1. Removing Debris – Remove debris from rear
screen, oil cooler and radiator daily, clean more fre-
quently in dirty conditions.
IMPORTANT: Never spray water onto a hot engine as
damage to engine may occur.
A. Turn engine off and clean hood screen thor-
oughly.
B. Release hood latch and raise hood. Clean engine
area thoroughly of all debris.
C. Clean both sides of oil cooler and radiator area
thoroughly with compressed air. Do not use water.
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D. Close hood and secure latch.
Figure 10
1. Rear Screen
Note: Do not use water to clean engine or electrical
components, as damage may occur.
2. Maintaining Cooling System – Capacity of the
system is 9 quarts (8.5 liters). Always protect cooling
system with a 50/50 solution of water and permanent
ethylene glycol anti–freeze. DO NOT USE WATER
ONLY IN COOLING SYSTEM.
A. After every 100 operating hours, inspect and
tighten hose connections. Replace any deteriorated
hoses.
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Figure 11
B. After every 2 years, drain and flush the cooling
1. Oil Cooler
system. Add anti–freeze (refer to Check Cooling
2. Radiator
System).
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