MAINTENANCE/SERVICE
Engine
Cooling
System
COOLANT
LEVEL
Check coolant level daily
at
reserve tank
(A).
Check level when engine is cold.
If
tank
is less than half full, add coolant
to
reserve
tank (A},
not
to
radiator.
IMPORT
ANT
: Use a 50
/50
mix
of
clean, soft water
and ethylene-glycol (anti-freeze) meeting SAE spec
J1034. This ratio will protect engine
to
temper-
atures
of
-30•F (-34•C).
Anti-freeze is essential in
any
climate. It broadens
the operating temperature range
by
lowering the
cool
ant
freezing point and
by
raising its boiling
point. Anti-freeze also contains rust inhibitors and
other additives
to
prolong engine life.
IMPORTANT:
Do
not
drain cooling system
to
protect against freezing. Heater
does
not drain
completely,
so
damage could result.
RADIATOR
CAP
The radiator
cap
must fit tightly and the
cap
gasket must
be
in good condition
to
maintain the
7 psi (58 kPa) pressure in the cooling system.
A
CAUTION:
To avoid personal injury
from hot coolant,
do
not
tum
radiator
cap unti engine has cooled.
Tum
the
cap
to
the
first notch
to
relieve
pressure
before
removing
cap completely.
ANTI-FREEZE
CONCENTRATION
Check the anti-freeze concentration once
per
season, preferably before off-season storage.
Protect the engine
to
-30•F (-34•C) with a
50/50
anti-freeze and water mixture.
MAINTAIN COOLANT
LEVEL
75
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