MAINTENANCE AND S ERVICING
Adding Coolant
Check the coolant level in the coolant recovery tank daily, the tank should be at least one-half full. If less,
add coolant.
CAUTION
To avoid personal injury from hot coolant, do NOT turn radiator cap until engine cools.
NOTE:
Do NOT add coolant to radiator except when changing coolant.
To add coolan t to the coolant recovery tank, follow these steps:
1. Open the hood. Refer to 5.2.3 Opening Hood (Highest Position), page 307.
2. Open the platform. Refer to 5.3.1 Opening Platforms (Standard Position), page 309.
3. Remove the ca p (A) from coo lant recovery t ank (B).
NOTE:
For coolant specifications, refer to 8.2.3
Lubricants, Fluids, and System Capacities, page
466.
4. Add coolant at a rate not exceeding three gallons per
minute unit the recovery tank is one-half full.
CAUTION
Beforestartingthemachine,checktobesureall
bystanders have cleared the area.
5. Start engi
ne and run at high idle for approximately 20
minutes or
until the engine temperature reaches 85°C
(185°F).
6. Check the c
oolant level again and add until the
recovery
tank is o n e-half full.
7. Replace t
he cap (A).
8. Close the
platform. Refer to 5.3.2 Closing Platforms
(Standar
d Position), page 310.
9. Close th
e hood. Refer to 5.2.4 Closing Hood (Highest
Positio
n), page 308.
Figure 5.95: Coolant Recovery Tank
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