OPTIONS
Air Conditioner
Condition of the refrigerant
Sight glass (refrigerant)
High/low pressure pipe
Pipe connection
temperature
Normal Almost transparent, with High pressure pipe
(1)
hot No irregularities.
some bubbles, but fully
[80
to
120°c (176 to 248°
F)],
0
transparent when the
low pressure pipe
(2)
cold
engine speed is increased
[8
to
15°C (46 to 59°
F)).
or
decreased. Clear difference
in
temperature between the
pipes.
Refrigerant Flow
of
bubbles can be High pressure pipe Some oily
~
seen constantly. Refrigerant warm, low pressure pipe places.
is sometimes transparent
or
somewhat cool. No great
~
has white bubbles. difference
in
temperature
Refrigerant may be leaking.
between the pipes.
Almost no Some mist-like refrigerant Almost no difference
in
Some heavily
refrigerant
can be barely seen flowing. temperature between the oily places.
~
Refrigerant has leaked, and high and low pressure
almost none is left. pipes.
Excess No bubbles can be seen, High pressure pipe
is
No irregularities.
refrigerant
even when the fan
is
set hot, low pressure pipe
is
0
to high and the engine is somewhat cool.
idling.
There is a difference
in
temperature between the
pipes.
If the air conditioner does not function
If the air conditioner does not cool
or
heat the air, set the fan switch
to
OFF and contact a
Takeuchi dealer for inspection and/or repairs.
IMPORTANT: Continued use of the air conditioner when it
is
not functioning proper1y
may damage its various parts.
IMPORTANT: Using the air conditioner when there
is
no refrigerant will damage the
compressor. Be particular1y careful not to do this.
IMPORTANT: Always have a Takeuchi dealer add
or
replace the refrigerant. Be sure to
use R134a refrigerant [800 g
or
(1.76 lbs)].
193
To Next Page
Loading...
Need help?
General
