Maintenance G 14
54 wc_tx001169gb.fm
6.7 Replacing the Coolant
Prerequisites
Engine stopped
Engine cool
Plastic cloth and a container of sufficient volume to collect drained coolant
Fresh coolant: long-life ethylene glycol type, 6.9 L (7.3 qt)
Note:
Collect, store and dispose of drained coolant in accordance with current environ-
mental protection regulations.
When
Every two years or 4000 hours of service
l
Procedure
Follow the procedure below to replace the engine coolant.
1. Open the radiator filler cap
(a)
slowly in order to relieve the pressure. Remove the
filler cap after the pressure has been released.
2. Remove the reserve tank cap
(c)
.
3. Locate the coolant drain valve
(f)
and attached drain tube.
4. Place a container beneath the drain tube and open the valve to drain coolant.
Dispose of drained coolant.
5. Close the coolant drain valve and re-install the reserve tank cap.
6. Add fresh coolant through the radiator filler neck to reach the level of the supply port.
7. Re-install the radiator filler cap.
8. Additional coolant may be needed after the engine is run. Check coolant level and
add if necessary.
WARNING
Burn hazard. Engine coolant is hot and under pressure at operating temperature. It
can cause severe personal injury.
f
Replace coolant only after the engine has been stopped and is cool to the touch.
wc_gr00627
f
a
c
WARNING
Burn hazard. Coolant can contain alkali.
f Avoid coolant contact with skin and eyes.
To Next Page
Loading...
Need help?
General
