Flushing Cooling System

causym CAUTION:

Recommended Service Interval

Flush Cooling System

Every Two Years

 

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.

1. Shut off engine and allow to cool for 15-20 minutes.

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2. Remove cover (A), and radiator cap (B).

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

4. Close drain plugs and water pump drain valve and fill system with clean water.

5. Run engine until it reaches operating temperature.

6. Turn heater on and leave on until finished.

causym CAUTION: 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.

7. Stop engine and drain water before rust or sediment settles.

8. Close drain plugs and water pump drain valve and fill system with a solution of clean water and John Deere Cooling System Cleaner or equivalent. (Follow instructions provided with cleaner.)

9. Drain cooling system again.

10. Close drain plugs and water pump drain valve and fill system with proper coolant. (See FILLING COOLING SYSTEM in this section.)


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

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N56325
N69760
N69761

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