(2) Coolant Temperature
The engine performance will be adversely affected if engine
coolant temperature is too hot or too cold.
The normal coolant temperature is
75
to 85°C (167 to 185 OF).
Overheating
CAUTION:
If the Engine Coolant Temperature Gage shows an
overheat condition or you have other reason to suspect
the engine may be overheating, continued operation of
the engine (other than as spelled out here) even for a
short period of time may result in a fire and the risk of
personal injury and severe vehicle or equipment
damage. Take immediate action as outlined following.
If you see or hear escaping steam or have other reason to
suspect there is a serious overheat condition, stop and park the
vehicle or equipment as soon as it is safe to do so and then turn
off the engine immediately and get out of the vehicle or
equipment.
The engine cooling system may overheat if the engine coolant
level is too low, if there is a sudden loss of engine coolant (such
as hose splitting), or if other problems occur.
It may also
temporarily overheat during severe operating condition such as:
l
Climbing a long hill on a hot day.
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Stopping after high rpm.
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