SkyTrak 3606 Operation Manual - Manual (Page 115)

General Maintenance
3606 Rev 11/99 113
3. Slowly turn the radiator cap to the first stop and allow any pressure
to escape. Remove the radiator cap.
4. Place a funnel at the base of the radiator to channel the drained
coolant into a container (Figure 70). Unscrew the radiator drain plug
and allow the coolant to drain into the funnel.
5. Detach the hose from the fitting on the neck of the radiator fill tube
and drain any coolant from the overflow bottle into the funnel.
6. Flush the radiator with clean water and drain again.
7. Remove the engine block drain plug (Figure 71) and drain any cool-
ant from the engine block. Replace the engine block plug.
8. Transfer the coolant into a properly labelled container. Dispose of
properly.
9. Reconnect hose to the fitting on the neck of the radiator fill tube.
Close the radiator drain plug or petcock.
Figure 71
WARNING
NEVER remove radiator cap while the engine is hot. The cooling system
is under pressure. Hot coolant can cause severe burns or eye injury.
Wear protective clothing and safety glasses.
OS0580 Coolant
Drain
(CUMMINS ENGINE) (PERKINS ENGINE)
Coolant
Drain
General Maintenance
3606 Rev 11/99 113
3. Slowly turn the radiator cap to the first stop and allow any pressure
to escape. Remove the radiator cap.
4. Place a funnel at the base of the radiator to channel the drained
coolant into a container (Figure 70). Unscrew the radiator drain plug
and allow the coolant to drain into the funnel.
5. Detach the hose from the fitting on the neck of the radiator fill tube
and drain any coolant from the overflow bottle into the funnel.
6. Flush the radiator with clean water and drain again.
7. Remove the engine block drain plug (Figure 71) and drain any cool-
ant from the engine block. Replace the engine block plug.
8. Transfer the coolant into a properly labelled container. Dispose of
properly.
9. Reconnect hose to the fitting on the neck of the radiator fill tube.
Close the radiator drain plug or petcock.
Figure 71
WARNING
NEVER remove radiator cap while the engine is hot. The cooling system
is under pressure. Hot coolant can cause severe burns or eye injury.
Wear protective clothing and safety glasses.
OS0580 Coolant
Drain
(CUMMINS ENGINE) (PERKINS ENGINE)
Coolant
Drain