7 CARE AND MAINTENANCE
7.50 MHL360 E
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Unscrew the coolant drain plug (294/1) on
the cylinder block and drain off the coolant.
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If necessary, rinse the cooling system with
clean water.
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Reinstall coolant drain plug (294/1) on the
diesel engine.
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Remove the drain hose and screw the pro-
tective cap onto the drain valve (293/1).
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Open the vent point (295/1) slightly.
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Fill the cooling system with coolant.
h Chapter 7.3 Fuels, lubricants and cool-
ants
Chapter 7.4.3.2 Checking the anti-
freeze.
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Seal the cooler with the cap (291/1).
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Close the vent point (292/1).
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Close the vent point (295/1).
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Start the diesel engine and allow it to run
for a short time. Always monitor the motor
temperature when the engine is running!
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Stop the diesel engine and allow to cool
down. Check the coolant level and top up
(several times, if necessary). Check the
tightness of the cooling system.
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Start the diesel engine and run it up to the
operating temperature.
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Switch on the heating and allow it to heat
up.
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Stop the diesel engine and allow to cool
down.
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Perform venting at the vent point (295/1).
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Check the coolant level and top up (several
times, if necessary).
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Check the tightness of the cooling system.
If the coolant level indicator
(296/14) lights up, bring the diesel
engine to idle immediately and then
turn it off.
Check the coolant level and top up
if necessary.
Fig. 294 Coolant drain plug on the cylinder block
Fig. 295 Diesel engine vent point
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0 5 1 0 15 20 2 5
95°C 7 5°C
0 ½ 1
9 %
120 0
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Fig. 296 Coolant level