7 MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
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Check The Engine Coolant Level
1. The level of coolant in a cold recovery bottle (A) must be
between the LOW and FULL indicators.
2. If you need to fill the recovery bottle, remove the cap (B)
and fill with the correct anti-freeze mixture (See Section
7.1). Replace the recovery bottle cap.
How To Change Coolant
1. To drain coolant, remove the plastic plug (C) from the
right rear corner of the frame to access the radiator drain
valve.
2. Open the radiator drain valve and drain the engine
coolant into a container.
3. Close the radiator drain valve, clean up any spilled
engine coolant and assemble plastic plug (C) into
opening in the frame.
4. Remove the radiator cap and fill the radiator with the
correct anti-freeze mixture (See Section 7.1). Assemble
the radiator cap.
5. Remove the cap and fill the recovery bottle with the
correct anti-freeze mixture. The level of coolant in a cold recovery bottle must be between the LOW and FULL
indicators. Assemble the recovery bottle cap.
6. Run the engine for approximately 5 minutes or until the thermostat opens.
7. Check the level of coolant in recovery bottle. Fill the tank if more coolant is needed.
WARNING
To prevent injury from the hot-engine coolant or steam,
never remove the radiator cap with the engine in operation.
Stop the engine and wait until the radiator is cool. When
radiator is cool, use caution to remove the radiator cap.
CAUTION
Anti-freeze can damage your skin. Use gloves when you use anti-freeze. If anti-freeze touches your skin,
clean the area immediately.
CAUTION
Discard anti-freeze in accordance with local safety regulations.
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