Kalmar Ottawa - Filters and Maintenance Schedule

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CAUTION - The coolant
should be tested every 250
hours and replaced every
2000 hours at the very
minimum. Exceeding these intervals
may damage the cooling system.
NOTE - A coolant mixture below 30% does
not provide adequate corrosion protection
and may lead to radiator damage. A coolant
mixture above 68% does not provide proper
freeze protection and reduces heat transfer
capabilities of the solution.
FUEL
All Kalmar tractors come with an Engine
Operator’s Manual provided by the en-
gine manufacturer. This manual is for the
specific engine in your vehicle. Refer to
this Engine Operator’s Manual for fuel
requirements.
DANGER - Never mix
diesel fuel with gasoline,
gasohol, and/or alcohol.
This practice creates an
extreme fire hazard and may cause
an explosion which could result in
serious injury or death.
CAUTION - Kalmar Indus-
tries Corp. requires that
the operator of any Kalmar
tractor comply with the
engine manufacturer’s fuel require-
ments. Failure to comply with
engine manufacturer’s fuel require-
ments may cause severe engine
damage and void the warranty on
the engine. Contact your Kalmar
dealer if you did not receive an En-
gine Operator’s Manual with your
new Kalmar.
50% Water Coolant system additive must
be aluminum compatible.
Proper level of fill for the cooling system
is indicated by the presence of coolant in
the sight glass of the radiator top tank. It
is not necessary to fill the top tank to the
filler neck.
A 50/50 mixture provides freeze protec-
tion down to -34 degrees F. and maintains
proper heat transfer properties. This is the
recommended solution mixture.
Always refer to the Engine Operator’s
Manual before changing the factory
recommended anti-freeze to water ratio
in the coolant mixture. Some engine
manufacturers have specific coolant
mixture requirements needed to satisfy
engine warranty requirements. Remem-
ber to check and maintain the anti-freeze
solution in your Kalmar tractor regularly.
Contact your Kalmar dealer if you need
more information.
Some engines, specifically “sleeved”
engines, require the use of supplemental
coolant additives to prevent liner cavita-
tion. Refer to the engine operator’s manual
for more information.
WARNING - Never attempt
to open the radiator when
the engine is hot. Always
allow the engine and coolant to
cool completely before opening the
radiator. Failure to allow the cool-
ant to cool, will cause hot coolant
to spray from the radiator when it
is opened. This could cause severe
burns or blindness.
Maintenance