TROUBLESHOOTING
If
the
Engine Overheats
AwARNING
•
Do not open the engine hood when
there
is
steam coming from the engine
compartment. The steam or hot water
may spray out,
resulting
in
burns.
•
Do not remove the radiator cap or drain
plugs
when the
coolant
is
hot.
Stop
the
engine,
let
the engine and radiator
cool
and
loosen
the radiator cap
or
drain
plugs slowly.
• Stop
the engine and
allow
the machine
to
cool
before performing inspection
and maintenance.
The
following
symptoms indicate
overheating:
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An
alarm
is
sounded
and
the
coolant
temperature warning
lamp
flashes.
•
The
coolant
temperature gauge shows
the
red
zone.
•
The
engine
slows
down
and
the power
decreases.
•
St
eam
comes from the engine
compartment.
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Procedure
1.
Park the machine
in
a safe
place.
2.
Inspect
whether the coolant
temperature
warning
lamp
is
flashing or if there
is
steam coming out when the engine hood
is
closed.
3.
If
there
is
steam, stop the engine
immediately and contact a Takeuchi
dealer
for repairs.
If
the
coolant
temperature warning
lamp
is
off,
run
the engine at
low idle
and
let
the
coolant
temperature decrease.
4.
After the coolant
temperature gauge
drops to the green zone, stop the engine.
5.
After the engine
is
cool,
perform the
following
inspections and procedures:
•
Fan
belt slack
..............
..
.......
....
.
..
Adjust.
Refer to page 127.
•Coolant
level
...
..
.....
....
.................
....
Add.
Refer to page 118.
• Coolant leakage
..
....
....................
Repair.
•
Radiator fins ...................
..
...
......
.. Clean.
Refer to page 139.
•Sediment
in
cooling
system ........
Clean.
Refer
to page 144.
If
the
problem
persists after the above
procedures
are
taken, contact a Takeuchi
dealer
for repairs.
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