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11. Flush the system with clean water
until the draining water is clean. Do not run
the engine while flushing
12. Close the drain valve and install all
drain plugs, Fill the system with clean
water. Start and run the engine for 5
14. Close the drain valve. Add the
coolant slowly, 20 liters (5 U.S. gallons) per
minute or less, to the proper level, See
“Refill Capacities. ” Adding the coolant too
fast will produce air pockets in the
system.
minutes. Stop the engine and drain the
cooling system. Repeat this procedure, until
the drained water is clean.
15. Run the engine with the radiator cap
off until the coolant level stabilizes.
13. Mix the antifreeze solution to provide
protection to the lowest expected outside
temperature. Add 2 liters (2 quarts) of
Caterpillar Cooling System Conditioner or
equivalent.
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