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MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENT
COOLING SYSTEM
CAUTION: DO NOT remove radiator cap when
engine is hot.
Rotate cap slowly to release pressure. Then cap can be
safely removed.
FIG. 65: Cooling system is filled at factory with antifreeze
solution to protect engine and radiator to -34˚C. Coolant
level should be maintained to 12mm below the filler neck
opening, 1. Check coolant protection from freezing annu-
ally.
NOTE: After adding coolant, start engine and operate un-
til thoroughly warmed so coolant is mixed. Peri-
odically check level of coolant in overflow reser-
voir to make sure level is located between marks
when engine is cold.
Periodically check condition of hoses, belt and clamps
and tighten of replace as necessary.
Keep radiator, radiator screen and hood screens clean to
permit maximum cooling.
IMPORTANT: Use care when cleaning radiator to prevent
cooing fin damage.
FIG. 66: Drain cook, 2, will drain coolant from cylinder
block and radiator. Drain cook is located on left side of
engine. Coolant should be replaced if it becomes contami-
nated with rust or sludge. Loosening radiator cap will
assist draining.
NOTE: When coolant is replaced, flush inside of radiator
and engine block with clean water.
Radiator and engine must be drained if freezing tempera-
tures are expected and cooling system is not filled with
coolant having adequate protection from freezing.
FIG. 65
FIG. 66