Coolant Level, Checking and
Topping Up
WARNING!
Do not open the coolant filler cap when the engine is
warm, except in emergencies, this could cause serious
personal injury. Steam or hot fluid could spray out.
IMPORTANT!
Filling of coolant must be performed with the engine
stopped. Fill slowly to allow air to flow out.
Coolant Level, Checking and Topping Up
NOTICE!
Only use the coolant recommended by Volvo
Penta.
NOTICE!
Open only the filler cap (
1
). Do not open the
pressure cap (
2
).
Check the coolant level daily before starting.
1 Check that the coolant level is above the MIN mark
on the expansion tank.
2 Top up with coolant as required, so that the level is
between the MIN and MAX marks.
Filling a completely empty system
NOTICE!
Mix the correct amount of coolant in advance
to ensure that the cooling system is completely filled.
Refer to
Technical Data page 67
for the correct cool-
ant quantity.
NOTICE!
Do not start the engine until the system is
vented and completely filled.
1 Check that all drain points are closed.
2 Open the filler cap (1). Do not open the pressure
cap (2).
3 Fill with coolant so that the level is between the MIN
and MAX marks.
4 Start the engine when the cooling system has been
completely filled and vented. Open any venting taps
a short while after starting, to allow trapped air to
escape.
If a heating unit is connected to the engine cooling
system, the heat control valve must be opened and
the installation vented during filling.
5 Stop the engine after about an hour and check the
coolant level; top off as necessary.
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