SkyTrak 6036 Operation Manual - Manual (Page 59)

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Warning
NEVER remove radiator cap while the cooling
system is hot. The system is under pressure and hot
coolant can cause severe burns or eye injury. Wear
protective clothing and safety glasses. Always turn
the cap slowly to the first stop and allow pressure to
escape before removing cap completely.
MUFFLER
Figure 28 OA0254
Warning
To avoid severe burns, DO NOT attempt this proce-
dure when the engine is hot. Wait for engine, muffler
and tail-pipe to cool down before proceeding.
OA0262
Figure 29
B. Drain and Flush Radiator (1000 Hours or Annually)
CYLINDER BLOCK
DRAIN PLUG
1. Unlock and open the left rear engine access door.
Remove radiator cap and open petcock at bottom
center of the radiator (Figure 28).
NOTE: Attach a hose to the petcock to allow draining
directly into a container.
2. Allow coolant to drain from the radiator and detach
line from bottom of coolant overflow bottle and
drain bottle. Transfer the coolant to a container
with a cover and label the container as used
coolant. Dispose of the used coolant at an
approved recycling facility.
3. Flush system with clean water and drain again.
NOTE: On vehicles equipped with cab heater option,
a shut off valve is installed at the engine inlet. Discon-
nect hose from shut off valve to drain the heater.
4. Remove engine cylinder block drain plug, (Figure
29 or 29A) and drain engine block. Replace block
drain plug.
PERKINS
ENGINES
ONLY
PETCOCK