BA 348-01 * 2.0 * 34801b510.fm 5-7
Maintenance 5
5.4 Engine and hydraulics cooling system
Specific information on cooling system maintenance
The combined oil/water radiator cools the diesel engine and the hydraulic oil of the drive
and operating hydraulics.
The coolant reservoir is located at the rear on the radiator.
Danger of poisoning and causticization! Risk of swallowing antifreeze when
handling it!
☞Seek medical attention immediately if antifreeze has been swallowed
☞Wear protective clothing and gloves
☞Keep antifreeze out of reach of children
General checks and cleaning work
Dirt on the radiator fins reduces the radiator’s heat dissipation capacity! The following work
must be performed to avoid this.
☞Clean the outside of the radiator at regular intervals. Refer to the maintenance plans
in the appendix for the cleaning intervals
☞In dusty or dirty work conditions, clean more frequently than indicated in the maintenance
plans
An insufficient coolant level reduces the heat dissipation capacity as well and can cause
engine damage! Therefore:
☞Check the coolant level at regular intervals. Refer to the maintenance plans in the
appendix for the intervals
☞If coolant must be added frequently, check the cooling system for leaks and/or contact
your dealer!
☞Never add cold water/coolant if the engine is warm!
☞After filling the coolant reservoir, make a test run with the engine and check the coolant
level again after stopping the engine
The use of the wrong coolant can destroy the engine and the radiator. Therefore:
☞Add enough antifreeze compound to the coolant – but never more than 50 %.
If possible use brand-name antifreeze compounds with anticorrosion additives
☞Bear in mind the coolant compound table on page 5-39
☞Do not use radiator cleaning compounds if an antifreeze compound has been added
to the coolant – otherwise this causes sludge to form that can damage the engine
Use a suitable container to collect the coolant as it drains and dispose of it in
an environmentally friendly manner!
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