MAINTENANCE
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4. Remove debris from the screen on the engine
cover.
5. Tilt the engine cover forward.
6. Remove debris from the radiator core and engine
(Figure 8).
Do not damage the radiator cooling fins.
7. Inspect the seals on the engine cover and replace
them if needed.
8. Close the engine cover and tilt the seat back.
Changing the Engine Coolant
Change the engine coolant every 400 hours.
1. Position the machine on a level surface, stop the
engine, and set the parking brake.
2. Tilt the seat up and tilt the engine hood forward.
3. With the engine cool, drain the coolant by
loosening the drain cock in the right rear corner
(Figure 9).
4. The engine block must be drained by removing
the drain plug from the engine block (Figure 10).
NOTE: The drain plug is black in color and is located
near the oil filter (Figure 10).
5. Install all drain plugs, the radiator hose, and
tighten the drain cock.
Figure 9
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Figure 10 m-5030
Danger
Discharge of hot pressurized coolant or touching
hot radiator and surrounding parts can cause
severe burns.
• Do not remove the radiator cap when the
engine is hot. Always allow the engine to cool
at least 15 minutes or until the radiator cap is
cool enough to touch without burning your
hand before removing the radiator cap.
• Do not touch radiator and surrounding parts
that are hot.
Danger
Rotating shaft and fan can cause personal injury.
• Do not operate the machine without the covers
in place.
• Keep fingers, hands and clothing clear of
rotating fan and drive shaft.
• Shut off the engine and remove the ignition
key before performing maintenance.
Important
(1) Drain Cock (right rear of radiator)
(1) Coolant Drain Plug (black in color)
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