Bolens 2182 - Manual (Page 26)

Checking Level, Adding and Changing Coolant
(See Figure 39)
NOTE
The radiator screen must be removed before
the radiator pressure cap can be removed.
Refer to RADIATOR SCREEN CARE.
1. Remove the radiator pressure cap, and check to
see if water reaches the supply port.
2. In the event of insufficient coolant, fill the radiator
with proper coolant. In addition, check two drain
cocks at the lower part of the radiator and the
side of the crankcase to see if they are securely
closed.
Tractors shipped in the United States and Canada
have the cooling systems filled with antifreeze solu­
tion.
WATER LEVEL FULL
Hot Weather Operation
We recommend the use of water with the addition of
cooling system conditioner. The boiling point of
ethylene glycol solution is higher than that of water,
but the ability to transfer heat is less. As a result, the
engine will run cooler with conditioned water.
Other than Hot Weather Operation
We recommend the use of antifreeze with a mixture
ratio to protect the coolant to the lowest anticipated
temperature or a minimum of 33 percent antifreeze for
rust and corrosion protection.
RADIATOR COOLANT MIXTURE
Total coolant -1 U.S. gallon (8 pints).
Coolant consists of 50-50 mixture
quarts antifreeze (ethylene glycol). 2 quarts water, 2
NOTE
Water and antifreeze must be mixed prior to
filling radiator.
RADIATOR SCREEN CARE
WARNING A'
Do not service the radiator screen when the
engine is running or hot.
A CAUTION
Do not operate tractor without radiator
screen in place.
NOTE
Radiator screen must be cleaned more fre­
quently in dusty and high grass cutting con­
ditions. This is to prevent overheating of the
engine.
To remove the radiator screen, lift the hood and
remove the wing nut and washer from the upper rear
corner of the right side panel. Pull outward on the
side panel slightly, grasp the top of the screen and pull
it up and out. Flush off any accumulated grass or
debris. Reinsert screen after cleaning. (See Figure
40.)
A
CAUTION
Radiator screen must be cleaned before
each use and kept free of debris.
Figure 40
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