TM 5-3895-370-14&P
4-56. COOLANT SYSTEM DRAIN/FILL.
This task covers:
a. Drain
b. Fill
INITIAL SETUP
Tools
Equipment Condition
Tool kit, general mechanic's: automotive
TM or Para
Condition Description
Wheels chocked.
Long neck funnel
Para 2-10
Jackstand lowered.
Para 3-6
Front and rear engine
Suitable container (7.4 gal [28 l] capacity)
panels removed.
Para 4-54
Front fan guard removed.
Materials/Parts
Antifreeze (item 2, Appendix E)
General Safety Instructions
Sodium carbonate (item 49, Appendix E)
If engine has previously been in operation, allow
time for cooling before performing procedure.
a.
Drain.
WARNING
·
Do not drain coolant if water temperature gage reads above 180 degrees F (82
degrees C). Contact with steam or hot coolant will result in serious injury to
personnel.
·
Wear goggles/safety glasses when flushing radiator. Alkali-based corrosion
inhibitor is in coolant system. Contact with skin can cause injury to personnel.
NOTE
Fan guard shown removed for clarity.
(1)
Remove radiator cap (para 3-8).
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