BA 348-01 * 2.0 * 34801b510.fm 5-9
Maintenance 5
Checking the coolant level/filling up coolant
Check the coolant level every 10 operating hours or once a day.
Check before starting the engine.
Checking the coolant level
☞Park the machine on level ground
☞Stop the engine and remove the ignition key
☞Apply the parking brake with the switch on the instrument panel
☞Open the engine cover
☞Check the coolant level in the transparent coolant reservoir B
If the coolant level is below seam LOW of the reservoir:
☞Add coolant
Adding coolant
The cooling system is hot and under high pressure!
Never open the coolant reservoir or drain coolant if the engine is hot!
☞Wait at least 10 minutes after stopping the engine!
☞Wear protective gloves and clothing
☞Open filler cap A to the first notch and release the pressure
☞Open filler cap A fully
☞Add coolant up to the lower edge of the filler inlet (radiator)
➥Coolant –seeFluids and lubricants on page 5-39
☞Close filler cap A
☞Start the engine and let it warm up for about 5 -– 10 minutes.
☞Stop the engine and check the coolant level again
➥The coolant level must be between the LOW and FULL reservoir seams
☞If necessary, add coolant and repeat the procedure until the coolant level remains constant
Fig. 168 : Coolant reservoir
A
FULL
LOW
B
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