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A. If the coolant is low, check the
amount of antifreeze protection. If the
protection is adequate, add a 50/50
mixture of water and antifreeze.
B. If additional protection is needed,
add antifreeze only.
C. Good air flow through the radiator
core and charge air cooler is essential
for proper engine cooling. The core’s
fins allow air to flow through them, but
are also a particle barrier which tends
to collect insects and airborne debris.
D. Inspect for clogged fins. Use
compressed air or water directed
from the engine side of the core to
backwash any material restricting
air-flow.
E. Bent or damaged fins should be
straightened to permit air flow across
all areas of the cores.
F. Repair or replace the radiator if it is
leaking.
i IMPORTANT
WHEN TRAVELING THROUGH AREAS
OF HIGH INSECT CONCENTRATIONS,
IT MAY BE NECESSARY TO CLEAN THE
EXTERIOR OF THE RADIATOR CORE
OR CHARGED AIR COOLER AS OFTEN
AS EVERY 200 MILES (320 KM.).
4. CHECK THE CONDITION OF THE
COOLANT AND HEATER HOSES.
A. Make sure the radiator inlet and
outlet coolant hoses are pliable and are
not cracking or bulging. Replace hoses
that show signs of cracking, weakening
or bulging. Replace all hoses, including
the heater hoses, at the same time.
Refer to the Service Parts Catalog or
contact your dealer.
B. Inspect and tighten hose clamps as
necessary, but do not over tighten as
hose life can be severely affected.
C. Be sure the hose support brackets
are securely fastened. Make sure the
hoses are not located near sources of
wear, abrasion or high heat.
5. CHECK THE CONDITION OF THE
DRIVE BELTS.
Check the fan belts, alternator belt
and refrigerant compressor belt for
signs of glazing, wear, frayed edges,
damage i.e. breaks or cracks, or oil
contamination. If a belt is glazed, worn,
damaged or oil soaked, replace the
belt. Perform the same checks on the
air compressor belt for the Intellisync
suspension system.
6. INSPECT ENGINE FOR LEAKS.
Inspect the engine for fuel, oil, and
coolant leaks. Correct any leaks found.
Also check the air compressor, power
steering system, and brake system
components for leaking fluids.
7. CHECK THE FLUID LEVEL IN
THE BRAKE SYSTEM.
If equipped with hydraulic brakes,
check the fluid level in the hydraulic
brake reservoir. If below the “low”
mark, add fluid until the “full” mark
is reached. Do not over fill. Use only
brake fluid referred to in the OEM
Operator`s Manuals.
8. CHECK STEERING SYSTEM
FLUID LEVEL.
Check the fluid level in the steering
system hydraulic reservoir. (Refer
to the OEM Operator’s Manuals for
dipstick markings). If needed, fill the
reservoir to a level between the MIN
MAX marks on the indicator.
9. CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL.
The engine oil level should show
between the upper and lower marks on
the dipstick. Add enough oil to bring
the level up to the operating range.
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