Cooling System Maintenance; Cooling System Safety; Cleaning The Engine-Cooling Areas - Toro Workman GTX Series Operator's Manual

Important:
Ensure that the X is placed back
in the original location.
6. Torque the bolts to 179 to 228 N∙m (132 to 168
in-lb).
Cooling System
Maintenance

Cooling System Safety

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Swallowing engine coolant can cause poisoning;
keep out of reach from children and pets.
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Discharge of hot, pressurized coolant or touching
a hot radiator and surrounding parts can cause
severe burns.
– Always allow the engine to cool at least 15
minutes before removing the radiator cap.
– Use a rag when opening the radiator cap, and
open the cap slowly to allow steam to escape.
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Do not operate the machine without the covers
in place.
•
Keep your fingers, hands and clothing clear of
rotating fan and drive belt.
•
Shut off the engine and remove the key before
performing maintenance.
Cleaning the
Engine-Cooling Areas
Service Interval: Every 100 hours Clean the cooling
system twice as often during
special operating conditions; refer
to Maintaining the Machine under
Special Operating Conditions.
Important:
Operating the engine with a blocked
rotating screen, dirty or plugged cooling fins, or
cooling shrouds removed causes engine damage
due to overheating.
Important:
Never clean the engine with a pressure
washer because water could contaminate the fuel
system.
Clean the inlet, cooling fins, and external surfaces of
the engine.
Note:
Clean the engine cooling components more
often under extremely dusty and dirty conditions.
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