TM-9-2320-273-10

TRUCK, TRACTOR, LINE HAUL; LIGHT EQUIPMENT TRANSPORTER; TRUCK CHASSIS; MEDIUM EQUIPMENT TRANSPORTER

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR’S MANUAL

DECEMBER 2012
TM-9-2320-273-10

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FILLING EMPTY COOLING SYSTEM
WARNING
Contact with sealing compound may cause skin irritation.
Use chemical resistant gloves. In case of skin contact,
remove any contaminated clothing and wash skin thoroughly
with soap and water. Wash contaminated clothing before
reuse. Eye contact may cause irritation, tearing, or blurring
of vision. Use face shield or goggles when eye contact may
occur. In case of eye contact, flush eyes with large amounts
of water for at least 15 minutes or until irritation subsides.
Inhalation may cause irritation to upper respiratory passages.
DO NOT have food or drink in the vicinity. Failure to
comply may result in injury to personnel. Seek medical
attention in the event of an injury.
Leaking or spilled coolant may cause a slip and fall hazard.
When draining cooling system, clean any leaking or spilled
coolant immediately using suitable absorbent materials.
Dispose of contaminated cloths, rags, or cleaning materials
in accordance with local procedures and plans. Failure to
comply may result in injury to personnel. Seek medical
attention in the event of an injury.
NOTE
Fill cooling system with a mixture of clean water and
antifreeze. If unknown, notify supervisor for proper mixture
of water and antifreeze.
Perform steps 1 through 3 if temperature sending is removed
from cylinder block.
1. Apply thin coat of sealing compound to threads of temperature sending unit
(Figure 3, Item 1).
2. Install temperature sending unit (Figure 3, Item 1) on cylinder block
(Figure 3, Item 4).
3. Connect electrical connector to temperature sending unit (Figure 3, Item 1).
4. Close radiator drain cock (Figure 3, Item 5) and oil cooler drain cock
(Figure 3, Item 3).
5. Open thermostat manifold drain cock (Figure 3, Item 2), and pour coolant through
radiator filler neck (Figure 4, Item 3) until coolant flows from thermostat manifold
drain cock (Figure 3, Item 2). Close thermostat manifold drain cock
(Figure 3, Item 2).
6. Continue filling radiator (Figure 3, Item 6) with coolant until coolant level is even
with top of radiator sight glass (Figure 4, Item 2).
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