Check Coolant

Capacity of system is 9 U.S. qt. (8.5 liters).

Clean debris off screen, oil cooler and radiator daily, hourly if conditions are extremely dusty and dirty; refer to Cleaning Radiator and Screen.

The cooling system is filled with a 50/50 solution of water and permanent ethylene glycol anti–freeze. Check level of coolant at beginning of each day before starting the engine.

1.Park machine on a level surface. Rotate hood latch fully counterclockwise and open hood.

2.Check coolant level. Coolant should be up to COLD line on reserve tank, when engine is cold.

CAUTION

If engine has been running, pressurized hot coolant can escape and cause burns if radiator cap is removed. Allow engine to cool at least 15 minutes or until the radiator cap is cool enough to touch without burning hand.

3.If coolant is low, remove reserve tank cap and add a

50/50 mixture of water and permanent ethylene glycol anti–freeze. DO NOT OVERFILL.

4.Install reserve tank cap.

5.Close hood and secure latch.

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HOT

COLD

Figure 9

1. Reserve Tank

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Toro 3000D manual Check Coolant