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5. Make sure that the coolant level does not drop
and then refit the radiator cap firmly.
6. Lower the cab.
7. Open the front panel. Remove the cap from
the reservoir tank and add coolant up to the
“FULL” line.
8. Refit the cap securely after adding coolant.
6 Replacement
Be sure to flush the cooling system when replacing
the coolant.
1. Open the front panel and remove reservoir tank
cap .
2. Tilt the cab and remove radiator cap .
3. Open engine drain cock and radiator drain
cock to drain the coolant. Also drain the cool-
ant in reservoir tank .
4. After the coolant has been completely drained,
close both engine and radiator drain cocks.
5. Flush the cooling system.
Pour soft water (preferably after heating moder-
ately) through the radiator cap opening and start
the engine.
WARNING
• Do not replace the coolant immediately
after operating the vehicle since the
engine, radiator, coolant, and other items
will be extremely hot.
• The coolant you are replacing may be
extremely hot. Be very careful not to burn
yourself.
• Before removing the radiator cap, grip it in
a cloth and loosen it slowly to release the
pressure. Do not remove the radiator pres-
sure cap when the coolant is hot since
coolant may gush out and scald you.
Engine drain cock
tightening torque
7 N·m (5 ft.lbs., 0.7 kgf·m)
Z17369
Z17347
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