12. OPERATION 12.1.2 CHECK BEFORE STARTING Always carry out the items in this section before starting the engine each day. CHECK COOLANT LEVEL, ADD COOLANT 1. Open the rear door on the left side of the machine and check that the coolant level is between the FULL and LOW marks on radiator re- serve tank x (shown in the diagram on the right). If the coolant level is low, add coolant through the filler of reserve tank x to the FULL level. 2. After adding coolant, tighten the cap securely. 3. If the reserve tank becomes empty, first inspect for coolant leaks and then fill the radiator and the reserve tank. CHECK OIL LEVEL IN ENGINE OIL PAN, ADD OIL 1. Open the engine hood. 2.
Remove dipstick G and wipe the oil off with a cloth. 3. Insert dipstick G fully in the oil filler pipe, then take it out again. 4. The oil level should be between the H and L marks on dipstick G If the oil level is below the L mark, add engine oil through oil filler F . For details of the oil to use, see 20. “USE OF FUEL, COOLANT AND LUBRICANTS ACCORDING TO AMBIENT TEMPERATURE”. PC450-ENG 2-40 WARNING Do not open the radiator cap unless necessary. When checking the coolant, always check the radiator reserve tank when the engine is cold.