Cub Cadet J467 - Manual (Page 20)

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Inspection of Cooling System
Hoses
Check the cooling system hoses and fan belt for
any cracks or deterioration after every 100 hours of
operation. Check for loose hose connections. Replace
any damaged hoses and tighten any loose connections.
Replace a worn or damaged fan belt.
Changing the Engine Coolant
The engine coolant should be drained and replaced with
new coolant solution every 2 years or 500 hours.
Dilute the antifreeze with water at a 1 : 1 ratio to mix the
coolant solution (50% antifreeze : 50% water).
Change the engine coolant as follows:
1. Drain the coolant when the engine is cold.
2. Place the unit on a level surface and raise the hood.
3. Slide the overflow reservoir upward and off the
reservoir bracket to access the radiator drain plug.
4. Locate the radiator drain plug in the lower right rear
corner of the radiator.
5. Place a suitable container beneath the drain plug
and remove the cap from the overflow reservoir.
6. Turn the drain plug counterclockwise to re-move.
Allow as much of the old coolant as possible to drain
from the system.
5
WARNING
Servicing
Your
Utility
Vehicle
WARNING: Coolant is a toxic substance.
Dispose of in an environmentally safe
manner. Contact your area EPA office for
proper disposal methods and recycling
center locations.
7. Reinstall the drain plug and turn clockwise until fully
tightened.
8. Turn the radiator cap counterclockwise to the first
stop, then push downward on the cap and turn
counterclockwise to remove.
9. In stages, SLOWLY pour the coolant solution into the
filler neck, allowing as much air as possible to escape
through the neck. Fill to the overflow flange of the filler
neck.
10. Wait a few minutes to allow air to escape through
the filler neck and refill as needed, then reinstall the
radiator cap.
11. Fill the overflow reservoir to the “FULL” mark.
12. Start the engine and allow it to run for a short period.
Stop the engine.
13. Recheck the coolant level in the overflow reservoir
and refill as needed. Reinstall the reservoir cap.
Servicing the Fuel Filter
WARNING: Do not service the fuel filter
when tractor is hot or near any source of
ignition. Allow the tractor to cool.
The utility vehicle is equipped with an in-line fuel filter
located on the right side of the engine.
WARNING: Diesel fuel is a toxic substance.
Dispose of in an environmentally safe
manner. Contact your area EPA office for
proper disposal methods and recycling
center locations.
Draining The Fuel Filter
The fuel filter is equipped with a valve to drain conden-
sate (water) that has separated from the diesel fuel and
settled at the bottom of the filter.
Drain the condensate from the fuel filter before each use.
You can access the fuel filter beneath the passenger
seat. Refer to Figure 11.
Do not service the fuel
filter when tractor is
hot or near any source
of ignition. Allow the
tractor to cool.
Diesel fuel is a toxic
substance. Dispose of
in an environmentally
safe manner. Contact
your area EPA office
for proper disposal
methods and recycling
center locations
Figure 11
Coolant is a toxic
substance. Dispose of
in an environmentally
safe manner. Contact
your area EPA office
for proper disposal
methods and recycling
center locations.