SERVICE
Service - 47
Flushing The Cooling System
1. Drain the cooling system following the proce-
dures in the previous section.
2. Close the radiator drain valve, leaving the drain
hose in place.
3. Add one can of radiator fl ush to the radiator and
fi ll the radiator with clean water.
4. Install the radiator cap, start the engine, and run
until the engine reaches operating temperature
(160 - 180 degrees).
5. Shut off the engine and remove the key from the
ignition switch.
6.
WARNING
Hot coolant can cause severe burns. Allow the
temperature of the radiator to drop from hot to
warm before draining the coolant.
Carefully drain the cooling system while the
coolant is still warm.
7. Allow the engine and radiator to cool completely.
8.
CAUTION
Allow engine and radiator to cool completely.
Engine damage could occur if cold water is added
to a hot engine.
Add clean water to the radiator and allow the
water to run through the system. Add more
water as needed, until the water fl owing from the
drain valve is clear and free of sediment.
9. After the water has drained completely, close the
radiator drain valve and remove the drain hose.
10. Slowly add the proper coolant (refer to Engine
Owner’s Manual for the correct type of coolant)
to the radiator until the level reaches the bottom
of the fi ller neck. NOTE: residual water may be
present in the engine. Adjust the coolant mixture
to achieve a 50/50 ratio.
11. Install the radiator cap, start the engine, and run
until the engine reaches operating temperature
(160 - 180 degrees).
12. Shut off the engine and allow the engine to cool.
13. Recheck the coolant level when the engine is
cold. Add additional coolant if necessary.
14. Close the engine hood.
Servicing The Battery
CAUTION
Batteries contain poisonous and hazardous sub-
stances. Dispose of used batteries in accordance
with local laws.
DANGER
The battery produces a fl ammable and explosive
gas. The battery may explode.
• Wear eye protection and gloves.
• Do not smoke near the battery.
• Keep arcs, sparks, and open fl ames away from
batteries.
• Do not allow direct metal contact across the
battery posts.
• Remove the negative battery cable fi rst when
disconnecting the battery.
• Install the negative battery cable last when
connecting the battery.
WARNING
Avoid Personal Injury!
Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid. It is poi-
sonous and can cause severe chemical burns.
• Wear eye and skin protection.
• Keep skin protected.
• If battery electrolyte is spilled on skin or clothing,
change clothing and wash affected skin immedi-
ately. Seek medical attention, if necessary.
• If battery
electrolyte
is splashed in eyes, fl ush
immediately with water for 15-30 minutes and
seek immediate medical attention.
• If
battery electrolyte is swallowed, get medical
attention immediately. Drink large quantities of
water, followed by Milk of Magnesia, beaten
egg, or vegetable oil. DO NOT give fl uids that
would induce vomiting.
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