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TM 5-3805-291-23-1
RADIATOR TOP TANK REPLACEMENT
THIS WORK PACKAGE COVERS
Removal, Cleaning and Inspection, Installation
INITIAL SETUP
Materials/Parts - Continued
Maintenance Level
Unit
Tag, marker (Item 43, WP 0233 00)
Tools and Special Tools
Personnel Required
Tool kit, general mechanic's, automotive (Item 90,
MOS 62B, Construction Equipment Repairer
Equipment Conditions
Shop equipment, automotive maintenance and
repair: organizational maintenance, common no.
Hood opened (TM 5-3805-291-10)
1 (Item 70, WP 0232 00)
Engine coolant drained below sight glass (WP 0041
Materials/Parts
00)
Antifreeze (Item 1, WP 0233 00)
Drawings Required
Cap set, protective (Item 6, WP 0233 00)
TM 5-3805-291-23P, Figure 42
Cleaning compound, solvent, type III (Item 7, WP
Estimated Time to Complete Task
1.0 hr
Rag, wiping (Item 35, WP 0233 00)
WARN I N G
DO NOT service cooling system unless engine has be n allowed to cool down. This is a pressurized
cooling system and escaping steam or hot coolant may result in serious burns.
DO NOT remove cooling system radiator cap when en ine is hot. Allow engine to cool down. Loosen
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cap to first stop and let any pressure out of cooling system, then remove cap. Failure to follow this
warning may result in serious burns to personnel.
Wear effective eye, hand, and skin protection whenhandling coolants. Failure to do so may result in
injury to personnel.
Engine coolant used in the performance of maintenance can be very slippery. Immediately wipe up any
spills. Failure to follow this warning may result in injury to personnel.
C AU T I O N
Wipe area clean around all connections to be opened during removal. Cap lines and hoses and plug open-
ings after removing lines. Contamination of system could result in premature failure.
N OT E
Tag hoses prior to removal to ensure correct installation.
Use a container to catch any fluid that may drain from hoses or system. Dispose of fluid IAW local pol-
icy and ordinances. Ensure all spills are cleaned up.
