Radiator

RADIATOR

The machine is fitted with one radiator which provides cooling for the engine. This radiator is situated beside the top make up tank and is hinged for ease of cleaning and access to the cooling fan which is used to draw air through the radiator.

The coolant in the cooling circuit of the engine is circulated through the engine and the radiator by means of the engine water pump. The coolant passing through the radiator is then cooled by forcing air through the radiator fins by means of a hydraulically driven fan. The flow is regulated by the engine thermostat which opens and closes when the temperature is higher or lower than the normal operating temperature of 80°C-85°C. A metal shroud is located around the fan to increase the efficiency of the cooling system. A radiator that is dirty decreases the efficiency of the cooling system and will cause the engine to overheat. The radiator core should be inspected every 25 service hours and cleaned as required.

To clean the radiator core:

1. Ensure that the engine has had sufficient time to cool and is isolated and tagged as described in Section 1. 2. Lift the hinged radiator cover to give access to the radiator. 3. Remove holddown bolts on radiator. 4. Lift the hinged radiator to vertical position and secure. 5. Use an air hose with a suitable blower nozzle to remove loose dirt from the core.

6. With a manual spray gun apply a mineral solvent to the radiator core to remove grease/oil dirt mix.

Wear suitable eye protection when using compressed air. Do not exceed 30 kPa pressure.

High pressure cleaning may result in damage to the cooling fins.

DO NOT use petrol, kerosene or fuel oil as a solvent.

7. Relocate the radiator in place and install holddown bolts. 8. Rinse the radiator with low pressure water to remove solvent/dirt. 9. Replace the radiator guards before returning the machine to service.

Every 250 service hours the radiator, grill and fan shroud mountings should be checked and tightened as necessary. Refer to Section 1 - Recommended Bolt Torque Charts.

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