MAINTENANCE/SERVICE
Form 169469/169470/169471
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Revision C
7.8.7.2 Radiator Cap
WARNING
•
To avoid personal injury from hot
coolant, do not turn radiator cap until
engine has cooled.
•
Engine exhaust may be hot.
a. Remove the radiator cap and check as follows:
1. The radiator cap must fit tightly.
NOTE
Cap gasket must be in good condition to
maintain the 14-18 psi (97-124 kPa)
pressure in the cooling system. To check
the cap, proceed as follows:
2. Turn the cap counterclockwise to the first
notch to relieve pressure before removing
cap completely.
3. Turn the cap again and remove.
4. Check the gasket for cracks or deterioration
and replace the cap if necessary.
5. Check that the spring in the cap moves
freely.
6. Check the anti-freeze in the radiator with a
tester annually, preferably before off-season
storage. Tester should indicate protection to
temperatures of -30
°
F (-34
°
C).
b. Replace the cap if spring is stuck.
c. Close engine compartment hood and move
maintenance platform to working position.
7.8.7.3 Changing Coolant
Coolant should be drained, and the system
flushed and filled with new coolant every 2000
hours or 2 years. Change coolant, and flush the
system as follows:
CAUTION
To avoid personal injury from hot coolant, do
not turn radiator cap until engine cools.
DANGER
Stop engine and remove key from ignition
before leaving operator's seat for any
reason. A child or even a pet could engage
an idling machine.
a. Stop engine and let it cool.
b. Move the right cab-forward platform toward the
rear of the windrower. Ensure the lock is
engaged.
c. Raise engine compartment hood to lowest
position. See Section 7.4 ENGINE
COMPARTMENT HOOD.
d. Turn the radiator cap (A) to the first notch to
relieve pressure before removing cap
completely.
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