B. drain and flush radiator, Warning, General maintenance – SkyTrak 10042 Operation Manual User Manual
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General Maintenance
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Model 10042
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B. Drain And Flush Radiator
1. Level the vehicle, ground the
carriage, place the travel
select lever in (N) NEUTRAL,
move neutral lock lever to
NEUTRAL LOCK
position, engage the parking brake switch and shut off the engine.
2. Unlock and open the rear radiator access door. Allow time for the
engine to cool down before proceeding. Draining and flushing the
engine cooling system while the engine is still hot can cause cracks
in the engine block.
3. Remove radiator cap and open petcock (2) on the lower right side
of radiator (3).
WARNING:
DO NOT attempt this procedure when the
engine is hot. Wait for the engine, muffler and tailpipes to cool
down before proceeding. Failure to do so could result in severe
burns.
WARNING:
NEVER remove the radiator cap while the
engine is hot. The cooling system is under pressure. Hot coolant
can cause severe burns or eye injury. Wear protective clothing
and safety glasses.
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