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Checking Coolant and Radiator

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Noobs Guide on How to run an Excavator pt 2

What happens here

Inspect the coolant system by checking the clear coolant reservoir in the engine compartment for proper fluid levels, indicated by markings on the tank. Additionally, it is crucial to inspect the radiator for any accumulated debris, as dust and dirt can block the fins and lead to overheating. Regularly blow out or clean the radiator to maintain efficient cooling; some modern excavators are equipped with hydraulic reversible fans that automatically assist in cleaning the radiator at set intervals.

Goal: Ensure proper cooling system function by checking coolant levels and radiator cleanliness

Tools and materials

  • Excavator Volvo — The machine being inspected
  • Coolant — Engine cooling system

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doesn't contaminate the Machine more opening it up and checking it every day that's because it's a new machine you guys may be buying a used machine you may be buying something completely different you've got to check this because you're working in dusty dirty conditions now I will say you got to check in at least once a week now this machine out monitors it continually but if you were working in very dusty conditions you check it every single day if you're demolishing a building and the dust from the building is coming down that's the way your machine is breathing and that's the way that you can quickly destroy a turbo right you can destroy an engine if it gets even worse than that because you're doing too much restriction you're making the machine work harder check it every day if you're in dry dusty dirty conditions the other thing if you're working in demolition like you have a cab cabin air filter which is here on the back of the cab that's something else you want to be - you want to be as operator breathing that clean air as well okay Danny what are we looking at button okay so on our machines has a clear reservoir for the coolant which is in the engine compartment so you can visually look at it see if the levels are correct as indications on the side

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