Diesel engine temperature indicator light (red

3.17Temperature gauge: diesel engine coolant

84

Indicator light 84 on the indicating instrument (with acoustic warning) monitors the cooling system.

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Fig. 51: Temperature gauge

Caution!

Engine temperature should be between 80 and 105 °C. ☞ If the acoustic warning sounds (115 °C) •Let the diesel engine run briefly at idling speed until the acoustic warning does not sound any more •Stop the diesel engine, check the coolant level and clean the radiator fins

Checking the coolant level

FULL LOW A

Fig. 52: Expansion tank for coolant

Notice!

Check the coolant level every 10 s/h (service hours) or once a day. •Check before starting the diesel engine

☞ Checking the coolant level •Park the machine on level ground •Lower the telescopic boom •Stop the diesel engine and remove the ignition key •Apply the parking brake •Open the engine cover •Check the coolant level in the transparent expansion tank B

If the coolant level is below seam LOW of the expansion tank: •Fill up coolant –see Filling up coolant on page3-21