MacDon M1240 - Page 441

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5.13 Every 2000 Hours
Complete the following maintenance tasks every 2000 hours of operation:
• Change the engine coolant. For instructions, refer to 5.13.1 Changing Engine Coolant, page 421.
• Change the hydraulic oil. For instructions, refer to 5.13.2 Draining Hydraulic Oil, page 423.
• Change the DEF tank vent hose filter. For instructions, refer to 5.13.4 Replacing the Diesel Exhaust Fluid Vent Hose
Filter, page 426.
• General engine inspection. For instructions, refer to 5.13.5 General Engine Inspection, page 426.
5.13.1 Changing Engine Coolant
Change the engine coolant after every 2000 hours of operation or two years, whichever occurs first.
Draining Coolant System
Coolant is cycled through the engine to help reduce internal heat.
DANGER
To prevent bodily injury or death from the unexpected startup of the machine, always stop the engine and remove the
key from the ignition before leaving the operator’s seat for any reason.
CAUTION
To avoid personal injury from hot coolant, do NOT turn pressurized coolant tank cap until engine cools.
1. Shut down the engine, and remove the key from the ignition.
2. Let the engine cool.
3. Open the hood. For instructions, refer to 5.3.1 Opening Hood, page 335.
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Figure 5.140: Coolant Recovery Tank
4. Turn pressurized coolant tank cap (A) to the first notch to
relieve pressure before removing cap completely.
5. Remove the pressurized coolant tank cap.
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING