Flush Cooling System

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1 - Recovery Tank

CAUTION: Prevent possible injury from hot spraying water. Shut off engine. Remove filler cap only when cool enough to touch with bare hands. Slowly loosen cap to first stop to relieve pressure before removing completely.

IMPORTANT: To prevent engine damage:

  • Do not pour water into a hot engine.
  • Do not operate engine without coolant.

  1. Remove radiator cap.

  2. Fill cooling system with clean water, John Deere Cooling System Cleaner and John Deere Cooling System Quick Flush. Follow directions on the can.

  3. Install and tighten radiator cap.

  4. Start engine. Run engine until it reaches operating temperature.

    CAUTION: Engine and coolant will be hot. Avoid contact with skin to prevent serious burns.

  5. Stop engine.

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

  7. Remove recovery tank (1) and overflow hose.

  8. Clean recovery tank (1).

  9. Install tank and overflow hose.

  10. Fill cooling system slowly. See Fill Cooling System in this section.

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