Cooling System Service

1.Removing Debris – Remove debris from rear screen, oil cooler and radiator daily, clean more fre­ quently in dirty conditions.

IMPORTANT: Never spray water onto a hot engine as damage to engine may occur.

A.Turn engine off and clean hood screen thor­ oughly.

B.Release hood latch and raise hood. Clean engine area thoroughly of all debris.

C. Clean both sides of oil cooler and radiator area

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thoroughly with compressed air. Do not use water.

 

D. Close hood and secure latch.

Figure 10

Note: Do not use water to clean engine or electrical

1. Rear Screen

 

components, as damage may occur.

 

2. Maintaining Cooling System – Capacity of the

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system is 9 quarts (8.5 liters). Always protect cooling

 

system with a 50/50 solution of water and permanent

 

ethylene glycol anti–freeze. DO NOT USE WATER

 

ONLY IN COOLING SYSTEM.

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A. After every 100 operating hours, inspect and

 

tighten hose connections. Replace any deteriorated

 

hoses.

Figure 11

B. After every 2 years, drain and flush the cooling

1. Oil Cooler

system. Add anti–freeze (refer to Check Cooling

2. Radiator

System).

 

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Toro 3000D manual Cooling System Service, Maintaining Cooling System Capacity