AE50R, AE50RA
AE50RAB
Engine Manual
Doc. No. E1.01.0-E
Rev. 6 10-March-2011
Page 13-2
CAUTION !
If coolant temperature rises rapidly shut down the engine and
bleed the system again!
WARNING !
Risk of scalding – do not remove the pressure cap from the
radiator until the engine and radiator have cooled.
13.4 Coolant System Pressure Test
1)
Remove header tank pressure cap and fit a Coolant System Tester (Blue Point No.
SVT262 or equivalent) in its place.
2)
Apply pressure of 17 p.s.i (1.2 bar) to the system.
3)
This pressure is to be held for 5 minutes during which time it must not drop by more
than 0.5 p.s.i (0.03 bar)
4)
Whilst under pressure the coolant system should be checked visually for any leaks for
weeps at all connections.
13.5 Air Cooling System
13.5.1 Fan
Belt
Check fan belt condition. Examine belt for fraying, cracks or broken strands. If in doubt replace
it. Check belt tension as in 11.3. Adjust as necessary.
NOTE !
Need for significant or regular adjustment indicates need for
belt replacement! When changing a fan belt, see 11.2 for torque
settings!
