8.2 Checking Coolant/water
Also refer to the User’s Manual for Engine
※Danger
:Injuries
performing any equipment check or maintenance, stop the engine, and remove the
key. A person performing the maintenance should always keep the key.Beforeengine
Caution
:Burns
Do not open the radiator cap while operating this equipment or immediately after stopping the equipment, to avoid sustaining burns from hot vapor.
Do not touch the engine and muffler during operation and immediately after stopping the equipment, for the temperature can reach extremely high.
Check the radiator and coolant reservoir tank for water and add water in case of shortage.
8.2.1Checking Radiator / Adding water
Remove the radiator cap cover
Remove the radiator cap
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8.2.2 Checking Coolant reservoir tank / Adding coolant |
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① | Check to see if the coolant level is between |
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Use soft water, such as tap water |
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① | Long Life Coolant (LLC)(30% mixture LLC is used, |
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Mixture ratio of the coolant should be between 30 to 45%, depending on the outside
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