turfcat 500 series - Golf Ventures

MAINTENANCE 4
4.12 MUFFLER AND EXHAUST___________________________________________________
! WARNING !
Exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide that is toxic
and can be fatal when inhaled.
NEVER operate an engine without proper ventilation.
To protect from carbon monoxide poisoning, inspect the
complete exhaust system regularly and always replace a
defective muffler.
If you notice a change in the color or sound of the
exhaust, stop the engine immediately. Identify the
problem and have the system repaired.
Torque all exhaust manifold hardware evenly. Tighten or
replace exhaust clamps.
4.13 RADIATOR _______________________________________________________________
! WARNING !
To prevent serious bodily injury from hot coolant or
steam blow-out, never attempt to remove the radiator
cap while the engine is running. Stop the engine and
wait until it is cool. Even then, use extreme care when
removing the cap.
!
CAUTION: Do not pour cold water into a hot
radiator. Do not operate engine without a proper
coolant mixture. Install cap and tighten securely.
Check coolant level daily. Recovery bottle should be filled
to the cold mark.
Drain and refill coolant system every two years Remove
the radiator cap, open the engine block drain and the
radiator drain. Empty and clean the recovery bottle.
To clean radiator
1. Remove knobs (A) securing screen to oil cooler and
remove screen. Pull oil cooler forward to provide
access to radiator.
2. Use a blow gun to clean screen, oil cooler and
radiator.
3. Check and tighten the fan belt annually. Replace
clamps and hoses on radiator every two years.
4. If you have to add coolant more than once a month,
or add more than one quart at a time, have a
Textron Turf Care And Specialty Products Dealer
check the cooling system.
A
Mix clean water with ethylene glycol based anti-freeze for
the coldest ambient temperature. Read and follow the
instructions on the anti-freeze container and engine
manual.
Keep radiator and hydraulic oil cooler air passages clean.
Use compressed air (30 psi maximum) to clean the fins.
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4.14 ROLLOVER PROTECTION STRUCTURE (ROPS) ________________________________
A Rollover Protection System (ROPS), designed for this
tractor, is available as an optional accessory. If your
tractor is equipped with this device, inspect it periodically
and follow operating procedures described in the Safety
and Operation Manual
!
CAUTION: Do not loosen or remove bolts; do
not weld, drill, modify, bend or straighten a damaged
structure.
1. The seat, the seat belt, mounting hardware and any
accessories within the ROPS, should be inspected
regularly and all damaged parts replaced immediately.
2. Once the ROPS has been subjected to any form of
impact it should be replaced.
3. Check and retorque all hardware. All replacement
components used for the ROPS must be as
specified in the Parts Catalog.
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