Amadas 9960 - Cooling System; Cooling System Maintenance

9960 Self-Propelled Peanut Combine Engine Service
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Cooling System
Cooling System Maintenance
Every two years or 800 hours, drain the
cooling system.
To drain the system:
1. Open the drain on the radiator (top
sketch).
2. Partially drain the radiator.
3. Open the breather valve on top of the
engine block (photo) to allow the coolant
to drain faster.
To flush the system:
1. Remove the hose from the bottom of the
recovery tank and drain the tank.
2. Close the drains, install the hose on the
recovery tank and fill the system with
clean water.
3. Run the engine with the heat on until it
reaches operating temperature.
4. Stop the engine and run the water out
before rust or sediment settles.
5. Close drains and refill the system with a
solution of clean water and John Deere
cooling System Cleaner pt500 or its equal.
Follow instructions for cleaner.
6. After using the cleaner, flush the system
with clean water and drain.
7. Close drains, close and latch rotary screen
door and fill system with correct coolant
and conditioner (see the recommendations
Radiator
Drain
Breather valve