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TM 5-3805-292-23
FIELD MAINTENANCE
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COOLING SYSTEM SERVICE
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DRAINING, FLUSHING
INITIAL SETUP
Tools and Special Tools
References
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Tool Kit, General Mechanic's (WP 0178, Item
TM 5-3805-292-23P, Figure 38
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33)
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SATS (WP 0178, Item 30)
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Equipment Conditions
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Drain Pan
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Machine parked on level ground (TM 5-3805-
Materials/Parts
292-10)
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Antifreeze, Permanent, Ethylene Glycol, Inhib-
Rear door opened (TM 5-3805-292-10)
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ited (WP 0179, Item 1)
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Estimated Time to Complete
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Rag, Wiping (WP 0179, Item 19)
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1.0 Hr
Hose, Nonmetallic, 3/8 in. 3 ft
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WARN I N G
DO NOT service cooling system unless enginehas been 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 engine is hot. Allow engine to cool
down. Loosen cap to first stop and let pressure out of cooling system, then remove cap.
Wear effective eye, hand, and skinprotection when handling coolants.
Engine coolant used in the performance of mantenance can be very slippery. Immediately
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wipe up any spills.
Failure to follow these warnings may result in death or injury to personnel.
N OT E
Ensure spills are cleaned up. Dispose of al fluids IAW local policies and ordinances.
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Cooling system capacity is 3.0 gal. (11.4 L).
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