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SEBU8325-01
Maintenance Section
Cooling System Coolant (ELC) - Change
Clean the cooling system and flush the cooling
system before the recommended maintenance
interval if the following conditions exist:
•
The engine overheats frequently.
•
Foaming is observed.
•
The oil has entered the cooling system and the
coolant is contaminated.
•
The fuel has entered the cooling system and the
coolant is contaminated.
Note:
When the cooling system is cleaned, only
clean water is needed when the ELC is drained and
replaced.
Note:
Inspect the water pump and the water
temperature regulator after the cooling system has
been drained. This is a good opportunity to replace
the water pump, the water temperature regulator and
the hoses, if necessary.
Drain
Pressurized System: Hot coolant can cause seri-
ous burns. To open the cooling system filler cap,
stop the engine and wait until the cooling system
components are cool. Loosen the cooling system
pressure cap slowly in order to relieve the pres-
sure.
1.
Stop the engine and allow the engine to cool.
Loosen the cooling system filler cap slowly in
order to relieve any pressure. Remove the cooling
system filler cap.
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Illustration 21
Typical example
2.
Open the drain cock or remove the drain plug (1)
on the engine. Open the drain cock or remove the
drain plug on the radiator.
Allow the coolant to drain.
NOTICE
Dispose of used engine coolant or recycle. Various
methods have been proposed to reclaim used coolant
for reuse in engine cooling systems. The full distillation
procedure is the only method acceptable by Perkins to
reclaim the coolant.
For information regarding the disposal and the
recycling of used coolant, consult your Perkins dealer
or your Perkins distributor.
Flush
1.
Flush the cooling system with clean water in order
to remove any debris.
2.
Close the drain cock or install the drain plug in the
engine. Close the drain cock or install the drain
plug on the radiator.
NOTICE
Do not fill the cooling system faster than 5 L
(1.3 US gal) per minute to avoid air locks.
Cooling system air locks may result in engine damage.
3.
Fill the cooling system with clean water. Install the
cooling system filler cap.
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