Cat d5G S/N is RKG03245, how do i drain coolant, recently purchased this machine and its more water than coolant and needs replaced. also do i have to buy the extended life cat coolant? i took the side panel off hoping i could take the lower radiator hose off but that doesnt look possible. Anyway to suck it out? thanks ps, thanks again for all the help with the speed sensors i have yet to fix that, coolant needs my first attention as winter is near, i bought this machine form the new orleans area where they dont worry much about freezing!
Any red coolant will be fine. I perfer peak its the same as cat. If memory serves theres a drain on the bottum of the radiator and a plug to pull right above the starter
how do you get to the bottom of the radiator?
Check your tractor's instructions for how to change the coolant.
That being the case it sounds as though you need an Operation & Maintenance Manual. You can download one in pdf format from HERE for $52 and have it in 5 minutes or less. Just put SEBU7801 in the box and click the Search button.
thank you i purchased the manual and found what i needed.
Along with a load of other useful information I would imagine.
unscrewed drain, nothing came out, tried blowing air backup drain hose but no go. i never for a second thought it would drain, im never that lucky. im guessing a croiwfoots wrench and remove the drain from the radiatior?