How to Drain and Replace Coolant

Replacing coolant involves draining the reservoir, then filling the reservoir with clean coolant. Always make sure the tractor is cold before draining and replacing coolant.

Never remove the coolant reservoir cap until the coolant temperature has dropped, then loosen the cap slightly to relieve any pressure before removing the cap completely.

You’ll need the following to complete this task:

• Safety equipment required by your jobsite
• Flashlight
• Clean rags to clean up any spilled antifreeze
• Clean container to mix coolant
• Catch container
• Antifreeze
• Distilled water

To drain and replace coolant:

1. Make sure the tractor is cold and has not recently run. Never attempt to drain and replace on a running tractor.
2. Slide a container under the coolant hose under the right-hand side of the tractor.
3. Disconnect the coolant hose.
4. Remove the coolant cap to drain the coolant. Allow the coolant to fully drain.
5. Replace the coolant hose fitting.
6. Measure 50/50 coolant/distilled water mix in a third jug.
7. Add pre-mixed coolant to the reservoir to the MAX line.
8. Turn the tractor on before replacing the coolant reservoir cap.
9. Replace the coolant cap and let the tractor run while the coolant is dispersed.