Flushing Cooling System

CAUTION: The basket is heavy and can cause serious injury or death to you or others if it falls. Never remove radiator filler cap or check coolant by lifting basket and working under basket.

NEVER remove radiator filler cap while coolant or engine is hot. Explosive release of fluids from pressurized cooling system can cause serious burns to you or others. ALWAYS loosen water pump drain valve and engine block drain plug slowly to relieve any excess pressure. Add coolant directly into radiator when cooled. See FILLING RADIATOR in this section.

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2. Drain cooling system by opening drain plug (C) on engine block, water pump drain valve, and drain plug (D) on bottom of radiator.

3. Close drains and fill system with clean water. See FILLING RADIATOR in this section.

4. Operate engine until it reaches operating temperature.

5. Turn heater on and leave on until finished.

6. Stop engine and drain water out before rust or sediment settles.

7. Close drain plugs and fill system with a solution of clean water and John Deere Cooling System Cleaner or its equivalent. Follow instructions provided with cleaner.

8. Drain system again.

9. Fill radiator with coolant. See LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE section for proper mixture.

A-Cover
B-Radiator Cap
C-Drain Plug
D-Radiator Drain Plug

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