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TROUBLESHOOTING
If the Engine Overheats
WARNING
� Do not open the engine hood when there
is steam coming from the engine room.
The steam or hot water may spurt out,
resulting in burns.
�
Do not remove the radiator cap or drain
plugs when the coolant is hot. Stop the
engine, let the engine and radiator cool
and loosen the radiator cap or drain
plugs slowly.
�
Stop the engine and allow the machine to
cool down before performing inspection
and maintenance.
The follo wing symp toms indi c ate
overheating:
�
An alarm is sounded and the coolant
temperature warning lamp flashes.
�
The water temperature gauge is in the red
zone.
�
The engine slows down and the force
decreases.
�
Steam comes from the engine room.
Procedure
1. Park the machine in a safe place.
2. Inspect whether the coolant temperature
warning lamp is flashing or if there is
steam coming out when the engine hood
is closed.
3. If there is steam, stop the engine
immediately and contact a Takeuchi sales
or service outlet for repairs.
If the coolant temperature warning lamp
is off, run the engine at low idle and let the
water temperature decrease.
4. Once the water temperature gauge drops
to the green zone, stop the engine.
5. Once the engine is cool, perform the
following inspections and procedures:
• Fan belt slack .............................. Adjust.
Refer to page 125.
• Coolant level ...................................Add.
Refer to page 116.
• Water leakage ............................. Repair.
• Radiator fins ................................ Clean.
Refer to page 132.
• Sediment in cooling system ........ Clean.
Refer to page 137.
If the problem persists after the above
procedures are taken, contact a Takeuchi
sales or service outlet for repairs.
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