913323/CP0112 60 PRINTED IN U.S.A.
CHANGING RADIATOR COOLANT
Drain old coolant, flush the entire cooling system, test
thermostats and fill with recommended coolant.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT discharge coolant onto
ground. Catch and dispose of per local waste dis-
posal regulations.
Refer to the John Deere engine manual for detailed
coolant replacement instructions.
IMPORTANT: Fill the cooling system with a low-
silicate ethylene glycol based coolant mixed with
quality water and supplemental coolant additives
(SCAs) suitable for heavy-duty diesel engines.
See the engine manual for additional information.
NOTE: Check the engine temperature gauge
every minute or two after coolant has been
changed. Air pockets can form and it may be nec-
essary to refill the cooling system after a short
period of use, as the air will naturally bleed out of
the system.
STORING THE MACHINE
If the Telescopic Handler will not be operated for a
period of three months or more, prepare and store it
using the following procedure:
NOTE: If the storage area is outdoors or in a
harsh environment, the storage procedure should
be followed if the Telescopic Handler is to be
stored for one month.
Before Storage
Perform the following prior to placing the machine in
storage:
1. Wash the entire machine.
2. Lubricate all grease fittings as described in the
Lubrication chapter of this manual.
3. Change engine oil as outlined in the Service and
Storage chapter of this manual.
4. Apply grease to all exposed hydraulic cylinder rod
areas.
5. Disconnect the battery cable clamps and cover the
battery, or remove the battery from the machine
and store it separately.
6. If the ambient temperature (at any time during the
storage period) is expected to drop below freezing,
make sure the engine coolant is either completely
drained from the radiator and engine block or that
the concentration of anti-freeze is adequate to keep
the coolant from freezing. Refer to the engine
manual for anti-freeze recommendations and
quantities.
During Storage
1. About once each month, connect the battery, check
all fluid levels to make sure they are at the proper
level, and start the engine.
IMPORTANT: If it is desired to operate the
hydraulic cylinders at this time, BE SURE to wipe
the protective grease (and any adhering dirt) from
the cylinder rods prior to starting the engine. After
operating, if the machine is to be returned to stor-
age recoat the cylinder rods with grease.
2. Allow the engine to run until it warms up. Then
move the machine a short distance to help relubri-
cate the internal parts. Run the engine until the bat-
tery is recharged, and then shut it off.
After Storage
After removing the machine from storage and
BEFORE operating it, perform the following:
1. Change engine oil and filter to remove any con-
densation and residues.
2. Wipe off grease from cylinder rods.
3. Lubricate ALL grease fittings.
4. Follow the start-up and warm-up procedures out-
lined in the Operation and Adjustments chapter of
this manual.
WARNING
Remove the radiator cap only when the engine
is cool, or painful burns could result.
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