Cooling System Maintenance; Cooling System Safety; Servicing The Engine Cooling System - Toro Reelmaster 03781 Operator's Manual

Cooling System
Maintenance

Cooling System Safety

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Swallowing engine coolant can cause poisoning;
keep out of reach from children and pets.
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Discharge of hot, pressurized coolant or touching a hot
radiator and surrounding parts can cause severe burns.
– Always allow the engine to cool at least 15 minutes
before removing the radiator cap.
– Use a rag when opening the radiator cap, and open
the cap slowly to allow steam to escape.
Servicing the Engine Cooling
System
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Remove debris from the engine area, oil cooler, and radiator
daily. Clean them more frequently in dirty conditions.
1. Park the machine on a level surface, lower the cutting
units, engage the parking brake, shut off the engine,
and remove the key.
2. Unlatch and swing open the rear screen
Figure 75
1. Rear screen latch
3. Clean the screen thoroughly of all debris.
Note: To remove the screen, lift off the hinge pins.
4. Clean both sides of the oil cooler/radiator area
76) thoroughly with compressed air. Start from the
front and blow the debris out toward the back. Then
clean from the back side and blow toward the front.
Repeat the procedure several times until all chaff and
debris is removed.
1. Oil cooler/radiator
Important: Cleaning the oil cooler/radiator with
water will promote premature corrosion damage
(Figure 75).
to components and compact debris.
5. Close the rear screen and secure it with the latch.
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