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3.
Maintain the coolant level 25 mm (1 inch) below
the filler neck (1).
4.
Check the pressure cap for damage, replace if
necessary. Install the pressure cap. Inspect the
cooling system for leaks.
Engine with Radiator Installed by
OEM
Note:
The cooling system may not have been
provided by Perkins. The procedure that follows is for
typical cooling systems. Refer to the OEM
information for the correct procedures.
Check the coolant level when the engine is stopped
and cool.
NOTICE
When any servicing or repair of the engine cooling
system is performed, the procedure must be per-
formed with the engine on level ground. Level ground
will allow you to check accurately the coolant level.
This checking will also help in avoiding the risk of in-
troducing an air lock into the coolant system.
1.
Loosen filler cap slowly in order to relieve any
pressure. Remove the filler cap.
2.
Maintain the coolant level at the maximum mark
that is correct for your application. If the engine is
equipped with a sight glass, maintain the coolant
level to the correct level in the sight glass.
3.
Check the pressure cap for damage, replace if
necessary. Install the pressure cap. Inspect the
cooling system for leaks.
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DEF
Filler
Screen
-
Clean
NOTICE
Ensure that the engine is stopped before any servic-
ing or repair is performed.
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Typical example
1.
Ensure that the area around cap on the Diesel
Exhaust Fluid (DEF) tank is clean. Remove cap
(1).
2.
Using a suitable tool, press the tabs (2) in order to
release the tabs. With the tabs released remove
the filter screen (3) from DEF tank neck adapter
(4).
3.
The filter screen can be cleaned in clean water and
dried using compressed air. Refer to this
Operation and Maintenance Manual, “General
Hazard Information” for information on using
compressed air.
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