Still RCD40, Original Instructions Manual

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Open the drain plug (2) on the engine block
and drain the coolant.
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After draining the engine coolant, flush the
radiator and engine block to remove any
rust, scale and contaminants. Reinstall and
tighten the engine block drain plug.
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Fill the radiator with engine coolant.
Filling the radiator with coolant
Follow the procedure below to fill the radiator
with engine coolant. This procedure applies
when filling the radiator for the first time or
when refilling it after flushing.
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Check to ensure that the engine cylinder
block drain plug (2) has been tightened.
Tightening torque: 26Nm
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Open the radiator cap (1).
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Slowly pour the engine coolant into the radi-
ator, then reinstall the cap.
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Start the engine and run until it reaches op-
erating temperature.
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Shut down engine.
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Check coolant level in the cooled engine
and top up if necessary.
Checking the V-belt tensioning
Belt Tension
Tension needs not be adjusted separately
since an auto tensioner is applied that auto-
matically controls the tension of the belt.
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A daily check is required to see if the point-
er of the auto tensioner indicates that it
needs to be replaced. If so, the belt must be
replaced with a new one.
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The belt shall also be replaced in case it is
damaged or worn out due to other external
causes. It is required to check if the micro V
belt has any issues associated with crack,
oiling, overheating, or abrasion.
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Tension needs not be measured separately
since an auto tensioner is applied that auto-
matically controls the tension of the belt. If
necessary, tension measurement shall be
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Maintenance
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Maintenance service
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