Volvo Penta D3 Operator's Manual page 95

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Coolant Level, Checking and
Topping Up
WARNING!
Do not open the coolant filler cap when the engine is
hot, except in emergencies, this could cause serious
personal injury. Steam or hot fluid could spray out.
1 Turn the filler cover slowly counter-clockwise and
release any pressure from the system before
removing the cover completely.
2 Top the coolant up as necessary. The coolant level
shall be between the MAX and MIN marks on the
expansion tank.
3 Screw the filler cover on.
Freshwater System, Draining
WARNING!
Stop the engine and let it cool before starting work on
the cooling system. Hot fluids and hot surfaces can
cause burns.
WARNING!
All coolant is hazardous and harmful to the environ-
ment. Do not consume. Coolant is flammable.
1 Remove the filler cover on the expansion tank to
speed up coolant drainage.
2 Connect a hose to the heat exchanger drain tap.
Open the tap and allow all the coolant to drain into
a vessel.
3 Screw the tap in.
4 Collect the old coolant and hand it to a recycling
station.
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