Bobcat 743 - Page 32

REMOVING COOLANT FROM THE COOLING SYSTEM
AWARNING
Do not remove the radiator cap when
the engine is hot.
The valve to remove the coolant is on the lef side of the engine block (Fig. 53). To
remove the coolant:
1. Connect a hose to the valve or use a funnel to keep coolant from getting into the
engine compartment.
2. Remove the grill (Fig. 54, Item 1).
3. Remove the radiator cap (Fig. 54,
Item 2). The grill must be removed
to do this.
4. Turn the valve so that the lever is
toward the outlet of the valve.
To Fill The Coolant System
1 .
2.
3.
Close the drain valve (Fig. 53).
Mix 50% water and 50% anti-
freeze
(See Specifications Page
59) for capacity.
Fill the radiator and install the
radiator cap.
4. Install the grill.
5. Fill the coolant recovery tank 113 full.
ALTERNATOR BELT
To adjust
the belt tension (Fig. 55):
1. Stop the engine.
Fig.
54 Radiator Cap
2. Loosen the adjustment bolt and move the alternator to set tension at 1/4" (6,35
mm). Then tighten the adjustment bolt.
ELECTRICAL
SYSTEM (Fig. 56 & 57)
The Bobcat has a 12 volt, negative ground alternator charge system.
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Fig. 53 Removing Coolant
, 0
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" --------
Ir70~
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·
1/4"
. (6,35 mm)
B-3597
Fig. 55 Belt Adjustment
743 Loader
Operator's Manual