PART 8: MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
(R05/10) Y53-6032 – 193 –
Topping Off
WARNING! Removing the fill cap on a hot
engine can cause scalding coolant to spray
out and burn you badly. If the engine has been
in operation within the previous 30 minutes,
be very careful in removing the fill cap. Pro-
tect face, hands, and arms against escaping
fluid and steam by covering the cap with a
large, thick rag. Do not try to remove it until
the surge tank cools down if you see any
steam or coolant escaping. In any situation,
remove the cap very slowly and carefully. Be
ready to back off if any steam or coolant
begins to escape.
NOTE: If frequent topping off is necessary and
there are no visible signs of coolant leaks when
the engine is cold, check for leaks with the engine
operating at normal temperature.
WARNING!
Handle coolant and antifreeze care-
fully. Ethylene glycol antifreeze is poisonous
and can cause death or personal injury. Store in
original fluid container only and always keep out
of reach of children.
Check the coolant level after each trip. Add coolant as
necessary. You may find your coolant level is not up to the
correct level soon after you have filled the radiator. This
may be because all the trapped air in the system has not
yet been purged. It takes a little time for all the air to leave
the system after you fill your radiator.
With the engine cold, top up with premixed coolant of the
desired freeze protection concentration. Add coolant
through the pressure cap neck of the surge tank.
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Surge Tank
*Pressure Cap = 15 psi
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