ROPA Tiger 6, Original Operating Manual

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Maintenance and Service
Diesel engine
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7.1.4.3 Replacing coolant
Use only corrosion protection/antifreeze agents approved by Volvo. The coolant must
be changed every 8000 operating hours, but at least every 4 years. In any case, com-
ply with the regionally applicable regulations on environmentally compatible disposal
of coolant.
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(1) Drain valve for coolant at cooling water pipe
Before renewal of coolant, check the cooling and heating system for leaks and condi-
tion.
The drain valve is on the coolant pipe (see picture).
– Slowly open the filler cap at the expansion tank of engine cooling system, relieve
excess pressure, then take off the cap.
– Screw on drain hose on the drain valve.
– Drain coolant and catch coolant in a suitable vessel.
– Close drain valve again.
– Fill in coolant in the prescribed combination up to the lower edge of the filling neck
and close the cover lid.
– Set the desired temperature for the air conditioning system to the maximum tem-
perature, so that the control valve for the heating system is opened.
– Start diesel engine and let it run for about 1 minute at differing rotational speeds.
– Check the coolant level and, in case of need, fill up coolant.
– Have replacement of coolant confirmed in service documentation.
Anticorrosion/antifreeze : Volvo Penta Coolant VCS (yellow)
Filling volume: approx. 60 litres