mAINTENANCE
Radiator Maintenance
1.Check radiator for leaks that would indicate corrosion or damage.
2.Check coolant level daily.Top off as necessary. Always use recommended coolant/antifreeze. Use the mixing ratios specified by the coolant/antifreeze manufacturer or Table 8. Replace coolant/antifreeze at least once a year.
3.Check radiator hoses for fatigue or cracking. Replace any defective hoses immediately.
4.Check radiator cap seal and replace as necessary.
5.Blow off dirt and dust from fins and radiator with 28 psi (193 kPa) or less of compressed air (Figure 24). Be careful not to damage the fins with the compressed air.
RADIATOR
CAP
COOLING
FINS
COMPRESSED AIR
OR
PRESSURE WASHER
Figure 24. Radiator Cleaning
NOTICE
NEVER use
6.If there is a large amount of contamination on the fins, use detergent to clean and rinse thoroughly with tap water. T
Fuel Filter
Replace the engine fuel filter (Figure 25) every 800 hours. Refer to your engine manual for specific details to perform this operation.
Figure 25. Fuel Filter
Fuel/Water Separator
1.Inspect the fuel filter water separator daily. If the fuel filter/water separator (Figure 26) has collected a significant amount of water and sediment at the bottom of the cup, it should be drained off.
2.To remove water and sediment from the cup, place the fuel cock valve in the OFF position and unscrew the cup from the retaining ring
3.Pour the contents of the cup into a safety container. Rinse cup with a mild detergent and reattach cup to retaining ring.
4.Place fuel cock valve in thew ON position.
FUEL
COCK
RETAINING
RINGCUP
SEDIMENT
Figure 26. Fuel Water Separator
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