7-18 Published 08-25-09, Control # 077-04
POWER TRAIN RT9130E SERVICE MANUAL
Cooling/SCA Maintenance Summary
4. The cooling system level should be checked every 10
hours of operation or daily, whichever comes first. Refer
to Section 9 - Lubrication.
Supplemental Coolant Additives (SCA)
Supplemental coolant additives (SCA) are recommended for
this cooling system. Antifreeze alone does not provide
sufficient protection for heavy-duty diesel engines.
DCA4
DCA4 is the recommended SCA. Other brands can be used
if they provide adequate engine protection and do not cause
seal or gasket degradation or corrosion/fouling.
DCA4 Filter Change Interval
6 months or 500 hours
• Change coolant filter (replace with Coolant Filter/DCA4
Corrosion Resistor Cartridge, GROVE Service Part
Number 9414101675).
• Check SCA Levels (use only the DCA4 Coolant Test Kit,
GROVE Service Part Number 9414101675, to check the
coolant additive concentration in the cooling system).
If SCA levels are less than 1.2 Units/Gal, add Cummins
DCA4 to maintain desired level.
NOTE: Inadequate concentration of the coolant additive
can result in major corrosive damage to the cooling
system components. Overconcentration can cause
formation of a “gel” that can cause restriction,
plugging of coolant passages, and overheating.
1 year or 1000 hours
• Change coolant filter (replace with Coolant Filter/DCA4
Corrosion Resistor Cartridge, GROVE Service Part
Number 9414101675).
• Test coolant for contamination.
Condemning limits are:
- Sulfate level greater than or equal to 1500 ppm.
- Chloride level greater than or equal to 200 ppm.
- The ph level is less than 6.5
- Oil or fuel contamination can be identified by odor or
color.
If condemned, flush the system using a commercially
available flushing agent. Refill system with fully formulated
extended life coolant. Refer to Section 9 - LUBRICATION.
NOTE: Remove the radiator cap when draining the system
to ensure proper draining.
Cleaning
1. Coolant shut-off valves to heaters and other accessories
should be open to allow complete circulation during
cleaning, flushing, and draining. Run the engine with
radiator covered if necessary until temperature is up to
operating range 71 to 82 °C (160 to 180 °F). Stop the
engine, remove the radiator cap, and drain the system
by opening the drain cocks on the radiator and engine
block.
NOTE: Use a cleaning compound that is not corrosive to
aluminum to prevent damage to the radiator.
2. Allow the engine to cool, close the drain cocks, and pour
the cleaning compound into the surge tank according to
the directions. Fill the system with water.
3. Place a clean drain pan to catch the overflow, and use it
to maintain the level in the radiator. Do not spill the
solution on the vehicle paint.
4. Replace the radiator cap and run the engine at moderate
speed, covering the radiator if necessary, so the system
reaches a temperature of 82 °C (180 °F) or above, but
does not reach the boiling point. Allow the engine to run
at least two hours, or according to recommendations of
the manufacturer of the cleaning compound, at 82 °C
(180 °F) so the cleaning solution may take effect. Do not
drive the vehicle or allow the liquid level in the radiator to
drop low enough to reduce circulation.
5. Stop the engine as often as necessary to prevent boiling.
6. With the engine stopped, feel the radiator core with bare
hands to check for cold spots, and then observe the
temperature gauge reading. When there is no change in
temperature for some time, drain the cleaning solution.
7. If clogging of the core is relieved but not fully corrected,
allow the engine to cool, pressure-flush the system (see
Pressure Flushing) and repeat the cleaning operation.
8. If problem persists, replace radiator.
Pressure Flushing
1. Disconnect both radiator hoses that connect the radiator
to the engine.
2. Clamp a convenient length of hose to the radiator core
outlet opening, and attach another suitable length of
hose to the radiator inlet opening to carry away the
flushing stream.
DANGER
The cooling system is pressurized and injury can result
when removing the radiator cap at operating temperature.
use proper protection to remove the radiator cap.
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