RDG603A27
– Issue 6
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12. Coolant
WARNING:
SCALD HAZARD!
NEVER REMOVE THE COOLANT BOTTLE CAP IF THE ENGINE IS
HOT. STEAM AND HOT COOLANT WILL SPURT OUT AND CAUSE INJURY. TIGHTEN
THE CAP SECURELY AFTER BEING REMOVED. STEAM CAN SPURT OUT DURING
ENGINE OPERATION IF THE CAP IS LOOSE.
WARNING:
BURN HAZARD!
WAIT UNTIL THE ENGINE COOLS BEFORE YOU DRAIN THE
ENGINE COOLANT. HOT ENGINE COOLANT MAY SPLASH AND BURN YOU.
WARNING:
BURN HAZARD!
THE WATER COOLED EXHAUST MANIFOLD IS HOT AND MAY
BURN YOU.
For the Shire 70 WB, Yanmar recommend a prepared coolant mix of 50% clean tap
water and 50% antifreeze.
For the Shire 85 WB, John Deere recommend that Cool Gard is used. Cool Gard is
already mixed and must
NOT
have water added to it.
To fill the engine cooling system for the first time, add coolant to the engine through
the white plastic expansion bottle.
Open the calorifier taps (if fitted) to fill the calorifier system and displace air.
After running the engine for the first time, stop the engine and monitor the
water level frequently as trapped air bubbles may be expelled. Top up the system as
necessary.