5-22 BA DT10 en - Edition 1.5 * * dt10b520.fm
Maintenance
Cleaning the oil/water radiator
Warm engine –
Burn hazard!
☞Wait at least 10 minutes after stopping the engine!
☞Wear safety glasses, protective gloves and clothing!
Perform the starting aid as follows:
☞Park the vehicle on level ground
☞Stop the engine and let it cool down
☞Disengage the starter
☞Open the engine cover
☞Blow compressed air through radiator fins A to remove dirt
Check coolant level/top off coolant
Never open the coolant reservoir and never drain coolant if the engine is warm
since the cooling system is under high pressure
–
Burn hazard!
☞Wait at least 15 minutes after stopping the engine!
☞Wear protective gloves and clothing
☞Open filler cap B to the first catch and release the pressure
☞Ensure that the coolant temperature is sufficiently low so you can touch the
radiator plug with your hands
Antifreeze is flammable and toxic.
Accident hazard!
☞Keep away from flames
☞Avoid eye contact with antifreeze
• If antifreeze comes into contact with the eyes:
➥Immediately rinse with clean water and seek medical assistance
Fig. 88: Cleaning the oil/water radiator
A
B