Regular Maintenance
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WARNING
PRESSURIZED SYSTEM
Hot coolant can cause serious burns. Never open
the radiator cap. Wait until the engine is cool
before checking the coolant level or removing the
reservoir cap.
CHECK ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL
The engine coolant level and quality should be checked
before each use, when the engine is cool and off.
The cooling system is a closed type. Never open the
radiator cap. Doing so may induce air into the cooling
system and may cause overheating.
1. Check the coolant level only at the overflow reservoir
(A). The coolant level should be between the “H” and
“L” marks.
2. If the coolant level is insufficient, remove the cap (B)
from the reservoir and add coolant to the “H” mark.
3. Reinstall the cap.
NOTE: Proper coolant mix is a 50/50 mixture of ethyl-
ene glycol and distilled water. See engine owners man-
ual for engine coolant specifications.
CHANGE ENGINE COOLANT
See engine owners manual for specific engine coolant
change procedures.
CLEAN RADIATOR & SCREEN
Clean the radiator and screen before each use, or as
required (depending on conditions) to allow proper air-
flow through the radiator.
1. To remove the radiator screen, lift up on the screen
handle (D) to release the locking tab and slide out.
2. 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. To reinstall the radiator screen, slide the screen in
until it stops, lift up on the screen handle and contin-
ue sliding the screen in until it stops again and
release the screen handle to lock in place.
Figure 12. Radiator, Screen & Overflow Bottle
A. Overflow Reservoir
B. Reservoir Cap
C. Radiator Screen Latch
D. Radiator Screen
D C
A
B
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