I just wanted to give a heads up on something I discovered. Last week after doing that day of hard work getting thefood plots in, and pulling a lot of weight,Inearly had a problem.I had gotten the RTV500 out on the following day and was running it around the place a bit, to warm it up to check the fluid levels, etc. I pulled into the back drive and noticed it getting hotter than it should with no load. I parked it on the back drive in time to see a steady stream of anti-freeze running out from under it. It was coming from a junction of several coolant hoses on the right side of the motor. </p>
After getting it cooled off, I checked and could not see a split hose or any other issue. I got the nut driver and 10MM socket out and it soon became apparent the clamp had backed off enough to cause the leak. I checked all the coolanthose clamps and found them all to be what I would consider loose. Isnugged them up, added the lost coolant, and was back in business! </p>
Now keep in mind I'm at about 38 hours, so it's not that far till the 50 hour service. But, I worked her extra hard on Tuesday pulling loads, etc. So, keep an eye on those hose clamps. Dad and I were discussing howso many manufacturers have gone to the spring-type clamps most likely for that very reason. I always preferred the worm-drive type clamp, but they can and will get loose. </p>
This might be obvious to some, but just in case someone finds themselves in the same boat, better safe than sorry. I'm gladmy situation occurred in the driveway rather than outin the field. </p>
Keep a good eye on the radiator screen too, and blow the radiator out often when doing heavywork. I was schocked at how clogged it became from just airborne dirt. CKruse</p>
After getting it cooled off, I checked and could not see a split hose or any other issue. I got the nut driver and 10MM socket out and it soon became apparent the clamp had backed off enough to cause the leak. I checked all the coolanthose clamps and found them all to be what I would consider loose. Isnugged them up, added the lost coolant, and was back in business! </p>
Now keep in mind I'm at about 38 hours, so it's not that far till the 50 hour service. But, I worked her extra hard on Tuesday pulling loads, etc. So, keep an eye on those hose clamps. Dad and I were discussing howso many manufacturers have gone to the spring-type clamps most likely for that very reason. I always preferred the worm-drive type clamp, but they can and will get loose. </p>
This might be obvious to some, but just in case someone finds themselves in the same boat, better safe than sorry. I'm gladmy situation occurred in the driveway rather than outin the field. </p>
Keep a good eye on the radiator screen too, and blow the radiator out often when doing heavywork. I was schocked at how clogged it became from just airborne dirt. CKruse</p>