Buhler 2180 User Manual
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SECTION 3 - LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE
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EVERY 2400 HOURS OR 24 MONTHS (WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST)
6. Close the shutoff valves, 1, at the filter/condition-
er, 2.
7. Remove the filter/conditioner.
8. Flush the system with a commercial coolant
system cleaner. Follow the instructions supplied
with the cleaner.
9. Drain the cleaner and let the engine cool.
IMPORTANT: Never put cold coolant in a hot engine.
The difference in temperature could cause the block
or head to crack.
10. Fill system with clean water.
11. Run engine for 10 minutes, then drain all the
water. Allow the engine to cool.
12. Close all drain plugs.
13. Coat the filter seal, 3, with coolant.
IMPORTANT: The standard replacement condition-
er filter contains conditioning additive. If the
replacement coolant is fully formulated and contains
the correct amount of conditioner, a coolant filter
without conditioner should be used. See “Part
Numbers of High Usage Items” in the specifications
section of this manual or contact your Buhler
Versatile Dealer.
14. Wipe the sealing surface of the filter manifold, 4.
15. Install the filter until the gasket contacts the
manifold. Tighten an additional 1/2 to 3/4 turn.
DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.
16. Open the shutoff valves, 1, at the filter manifold.
17. Inspect cooling system hoses and connections
for leaks.
18. Fill the cooling system with a 50/50 blend of low
silicate antifreeze and clean soft water. Add
coolant slowly through the radiator filler neck until
the coolant is to the bottom of the filler neck.
NOTE: To avoid trapping air in the system, fill the
radiator as slowly as practicable thereby allowing
any air pockets to disperse.
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