SkyTrak 8042 Service Manual - Manual (Page 834)

9.243 Model 8042, 10042, 10054 Legacy Rev. 10/03
Electrical System
b. Engine Block Heater Disassembly
DO NOT disassemble the heater element. Replace a
defective or faulty heater with a new part.
c. Engine Block Heater Inspection and
Replacement
Inspect the block heater element and the 110-volt cord for
cuts or exposed wires. Replace a defective or faulty block
heater.
d. Engine Block Heater Testing
Note: The following test should be performed with a
cold engine.
The coolant heater unit (7) can be tested on the machine
by plugging the 110-volt cord (6) into a 110 volt outlet.
After 20 to 30 minutes, place your hand on the engine
block (8) next to the heater. If the heater element is
functioning properly, you will feel the heat at that location.
If the block is cold, the heater element is defective and
should be replaced.
e. Engine Block Heater Installation
1. Apply Teflon tape to coolant heater element
threads (9) and install element. DO NOT
over-tighten.
2. Plug-in 110-volt cord (6) into heater element and
install plastic retainer (4) around coolant heater
element and 110-volt cord.
3. Fill radiator with coolant. Refer to the appropriate
Legacy Owners/Operators Manual.
4. If the vehicle has one battery, connect the
negative (-) battery cable to the negative (-) battery
terminal (1).
If the vehicle has dual batteries, connect both
negative battery cables to both negative (-) battery
terminals (2).
Note: When the coolant heater is not in use, secure the
110-volt cord with a wire tie to prevent damage to cord.
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(SN 8042-13198 through 18990,
10042-13198 through 19030,
10054-13198 through 19079)
(SN 8042, 18991 - 19987, 10042 19031 - 19987,
10054, 19080 - 19987 And
8042/10042/10054, 0160002332 & After)