Servicing Cooling System

Checking Cooling System

1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in Safety Section.)

2. Allow engine to cool.

3. Raise hood.

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   A - Recovery Tank

   B - Full Line

   C - Low Line

   D - Tank Cap

   Check recovery tank (A) coolant level:
   • If engine is warm, coolant level should be between the FULL line (B) and the LOW line (C).
   • If engine is cold, coolant level should be at the LOW line (C) on the recovery tank.
   
   

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5. Remove recovery tank cap (D) if needed to add coolant.

6. Add recommended coolant.

7. Install recovery tank cap.

8. Lower hood.

Draining Cooling System

1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely.)

2. Allow engine to cool.

3. Raise hood.

4. 
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   A - Radiator Cap

   B - Lower Radiator Hose

   C - Engine Block Drain Plug

   Slowly open radiator cap (A) to the first stop to release all pressure.

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5. Close radiator cap tightly.

6. Position drain pan under radiator. Remove lower radiator hose (B) at radiator.

7. Drain coolant from engine:

   • Locate engine block drain plug (C) at right side of engine, behind oil filter. Position drain pan under drain plug, remove drain plug and allow all coolant to drain.
   
   

8. When coolant drains from the recovery tank, remove the radiator cap.

9. Install lower radiator hose and install engine block drain plug.

10. Flush cooling system.

Flushing Cooling System

1. Fill cooling system with clean water and John Deere Cooling System Cleaner, or John Deere Cooling System Quick Flush or an equivalent. Follow directions on the container.

2. Install and tighten radiator cap.

3. Start and run engine until it reaches operating temperature.

4. Stop engine.

5. Remove lower radiator hose and engine block drain plug.

6. Drain cooling system immediately before rust and dirt settle.

7. Install radiator and engine block drain plug.

Filling Cooling System

IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Using incorrect coolant mixture can damage the radiator:

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  A - Coolant Recovery Tank

  B - Full Cold Line

  C - Coolant Recovery Tank Cap

  Do not operate engine with plain water.

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• Do not exceed a 50% mixture of coolant and water.
• Aluminum engine blocks and radiators require approved ethylene-glycol based antifreeze.

NOTE: John Deere COOL-GARD™ coolant is recommended when adding new coolant to the cooling system.

Follow the directions on the container for correct mixture ratio.

1. Allow radiator to cool.

2. Fill cooling system.

   • Cooling system capacity is 3.7 L (3.9 qt).
   
   

3. Install and tighten radiator cap.

4. Run engine until it reaches operating temperature.

5. Stop engine.

6. Check recovery tank coolant level and add coolant if necessary

7. Lower hood.