Testing Engine Coolant Using Test Strips - 6-Cylinder Engines

TS281-UN-15APR13

LX1057564-UN-12JUL12

A - Cap of the expansion tank

CAUTION: Do not open cap (A) of expansion tank before coolant temperature is below boiling point! First unfasten the cap to relieve pressure, then remove cap completely.

John Deere COOL-GARD™ II Premix and Concentrate are maintenance-free coolants for up to 6 years or 6000 hours of operation, provided that the cooling system is topped up using only John Deere COOL-GARD II Premix. Test the coolant condition annually with coolant test strips designed for use with John Deere COOL-GARD II coolants. If the test strip chart indicates that additive is required, add John Deere COOL-GARD II EXTENDER as directed.

1. Open the hood.

2. First unfasten cap (A) and then take it off.

3. Testing the coolant using COOL-GARD™ II three-way test strips (TY26605), available from your John Deere™ dealer.

4. NOTE: Follow instructions provided with the test strips when testing coolant.

   Add TY26603 COOL-GARD II Coolant Extender (available from your John Deere™ dealer) as indicated by the color matrix on reader card in test strip pack. If tank is too full, drain a small amount of coolant from system before extender is added.

   NOTE: Cap gasket should be visually checked for sealing effectiveness. A properly functioning gasket should have the imprint of the mating surface but no apparent scratches or leak paths.

5. Put cap (A) back on and close the hood.