Ferris Industries 5901180 Check Engine Coolant Level, Change Engine Coolant, Regular Maintenance

Maintenance

Regular Maintenance

CHECK ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL

The engine coolant level and quality should be checked before each use, when the engine is cool and off.

1.Remove the radiator pressure cap (A, Figure 18) to check the fluid level.

2.Coolant level should be 1/2” (13mm) below the bottom of the filler tube. If coolant level is low, add coolant until level is 1/2” (13mm) below the bottom of the filler tube. Proper coolant mix is a 50/50 mixture of ethylene glycol and distilled water. See engine owners manual for engine coolant specifications.

3.Check the coolant level in the radiator expansion tank (Figure 19). If coolant level is low, remove the cap add coolant until level is at the “FULL” line. Proper coolant mix is a 50/50 mixture of ethylene glycol and distilled water. See engine owners manual for engine coolant specifications.

CHANGE ENGINE COOLANT

See engine owners manual for specific engine coolant procedures. The drain valve is located at the base of the right-hand side of the radiator.

CLEAN RADIATOR, SCREEN & OIL COOLER

Clean the radiator, screen and oil cooler fins before each use, or as required (depending on conditions) to allow proper air-flow through radiator and hydraulic oil cooler.

1.Raise the seat plate.

2.Lift the radiator screen straight up to remove the screen. Flush the screen with water or blow clean with air. Flush the radiator core with water or blow clean with air. See engine owners manual for proper radiator cleaning procedures.

3.Clean all dirt, grass, and debris from the oil cooler fins.

4.Reinstall the radiator screen. Make sure the screen is fully seated in the carrier.

5.Lower the seat plate.

WARNING

PRESSURIZED SYSTEM

Hot coolant can cause serious burns. To open the cooling system filler cap, stop the engine and wait until the cooling system components are cool. Loosen the cooling system pressure cap slowly in order the relieve the pressure.

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A

B

Figure 18. Radiator & Oil Cooler (Diesel model shown)

A.Radiator Pressure Cap

B.Radiator Screen

C.Hydraulic Oil Cooler

Figure 19. Radiator Expansion Tank

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