Kubota — Kubota RTV 500 Utility Vehicle Operator's Manual

67 PERIODIC SERVICE EVERY 2 YEARS B Changing Brake Fluid Consult your local KUBOTA Dealer for this service. (See "Checking Brake Fluid Level" in "DAILY CHECK" in "PERIODIC SERVICE" section.) B Flushing Cooling System and Changing Coolant To avoid personal injury: A Do not remove the radiator cap while coolant is hot. When cool, slowly rotate cap to the first stop and allow sufficient time for excess pressure to escape before removing the cap completely. (1) Radiator cap (2) Recovery tank (A) "FULL" (B) "LOW" 1. Stop the engine and let cool down. 2. Remove the radiator maintenance cover. 3. To drain the coolant, open the radiator drain plug and remove radiator cap.

The radiator cap must be removed to completely drain the coolant. 4. After all coolant is drained, close the drain plug. 5. Fill with clean water and cooling system cleaner. 6. Follow directions of the cleaner instruction. 7. After flushing, fill with clean water and anti-freeze until the coolant level is just below the radiator cap. Install the radiator cap securely. 8. Fill with fresh water up to the "FULL" mark on the recovery tank. 9. Start and operate the engine for few minutes. 10.Stop the engine and let cool. 11.Check coolant level of recovery tank and add coolant if necessary. A Do not start engine without coolant.

A Use clean, fresh water and anti-freeze to fill the radiator and recovery tank. A When the anti-freeze is mixed with water, the antifreeze mixing ratio must be less than 50%. A Securely tighten radiator cap. If the cap is loose or improperly fitted, water may leak out and the engine could overheat. B Anti-Freeze To avoid personal injury: A When using antifreeze, put on some protection such as rubber gloves. (Antifreeze contains poison.) A If should drink antifreeze, throw up at once and take medical attention. A When antifreeze comes in contact with the skin or clothing, wash it off immediately. A Do not mix different types of Antifreeze.

The mixture can produce chemical reaction causing harmful substances. A Antifreeze is extremely flammable and explosive under certain conditions. Keep fire and children away from antifreeze. A When draining fluids from the engine, place some container underneath the engine body. A Do not pour waste onto the grounds, down a drain, or into any water source. A Also, observe the relevant environmental protection regulations when disposing of antifreeze. (1) Drain plug Coolant capacity 1.8 L (1.9 U.S.qts.)