PowerBoss, Inc.
Copyright 2008
Armadillo
®
SW/10XV
PB # 4100034 / Rev. 01A08
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S E RV I C E I N S T R U C T I O N S ( C O N T I N U E D )
C O O L A N T S Y S T E M
Operation, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
BLOWING OUT RADIATOR FINS
Make sure radiator is cool before blowing out the radiator fins
with compressed air.
REVERSE FLOW FLUSHING
1.
At the engine, disconnect the hoses.
2.
Make sure the radiator cap is on tight.
3.
Using a hose clamp, clamp a flushing gun onto the lower hose.
4.
Turn on the water and fill the radiator.
5.
To keep from damaging the radiator, apply air pressure slowly and carefully.
6.
Shut off the air pressure, refill the radiator with water, and reapply the air
pressure. You will need to repeat these steps until water flushed from the
radiator runs out clear.
7.
Inspect and clean the radiator cap.
8.
Inspect and reconnect the hoses.
9.
Refill the radiator with coolant.
Use a 50/50 mixture of water and an anti-freeze with an ethylene
glycol base.
NOTE
NOTE
