morse GCRS-40-40 T4F, Product Manual

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The GCRS 40-40 T4F’s engine has a pressurized
cooling system that contains CAT EC-1. Maintenance
of the system includes the engine coolant, belt
tension, fan integrity, and radiator. Further cooling
system maintenance is defined in the engine manual.
Antifreeze concentration level should not exceed
recommended levels. To do so can cause cooling
system failure.
Engine Cooling System
This diesel engine requires a balanced coolant
mixture of water and ethylene glycol base antifreeze.
This protects the engine cooling system from
corrosion as well as freezing damage. The GCRS 40-
40 T4F is shipped from the factory with CAT EC-1.
In tropical climates where freeze protection is not
required, glycol engine coolant should still be used to
help prevent corrosion and pitting of cylinder liners.
Drain and replace engine coolant every 12,000
hours.
DO NOT USE COOLING SYSTEM
SEALING ADDITIVES OR ANTIFREEZE
THAT CONTAINS SEALING ADDITIVES.
Maintenance
WATER QUALITY IS IMPORTANT TO
THE PERFORMANCE OF THE COOLING
SYSTEM. DISTILLED, DEIONIZED, OR
DEMINERALIZED
WATER IS
RECOMMENEDED.
WARNING
NOTE
Engine Coolant
Before each start-up, when radiator is cold, the
coolant level should be checked. When needed, refill
with EC-1. The proper level for coolant in the system
is to the bottom of the radiator fill neck.
RADIATOR IS FACTORY FILLED WITH
EC-1 COOLANT.
USE OF ANY OTHER COOLANT COULD
CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE RADIATOR.
NOTE
Coolant Level
CAT EC-1 pre-mix
Freeze Protection
Limit
EC-1 50/50 -37°C (-34°F)
EC-1 60/40 -52°C (-62°F)
CHECK THE COOLANT LEVEL ONLY
WHEN THE ENGINE IS STOPPED AND
THE TEMPERATURE IS BELOW 160° F.
FAILURE TO DO SO CAN CAUSE
PERSONAL INJURY FROM HEATED
COOLANT SPRAY.
WARNING
Any sign of leakage from the engine radiator may
justify a pressure test to assure its integrity. Radiator
leaks should only be repaired by qualified service
technicians. Dirt that clogs the cooling fins of the
radiator should be removed. The use of an air stream
or high pressure steam cleaner should be done with
caution so as to not damage the delicate fins. Bent
cooling fins will reduce the cooling capability of the
radiator.
Engine Radiator
MIXING DIFFERENT TYPES OF BRANDS
OF COOLANT IS NOT RECOMMENDED
DUE TO THE POSSIBILITY OF A
DILUTION OF THE ADDITIVES OR A
REACTION BETWEEN ADDITIVES OF
DIFFERENT TYPES.
WARNING