Coolant Level, Checking And Topping Up - Volvo Penta TAD1170VE Operator's Manual

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Coolant Level, Checking and
Topping Up
Coolant filling must be performed with the engine
stopped. Check the coolant level daily before starting.
IMPORTANT:
Only use coolant recommended by Volvo Penta.
Top up with the same type of coolant as already used
in the system.
Different types of coolant must not be mixed.
WARNING!
Do not open the coolant filler cap when the engine is
hot, except in emergencies, as this could cause
serious personal injury. Steam or hot fluid could spray
out.
1 Only open the filler cap (1). Do not open the
pressure cap (2).
2 Check that the coolant level is above the MIN mark
on the expansion tank.
3 Top up with coolant as required, so that the level is
between the MIN and MAX marks.
Fill slowly, to allow air to flow out.
Filling a completely empty system
NOTICE! Mix the correct amount of coolant in
advance, to ensure that the cooling system is
completely filled. Refer to Technical Data, Cooling
System, for the correct coolant volume.
Do not open the pressure cap (2).
1 Check that all drain points are closed.
2 Open filler cap (1).
3 Fill with coolant, so that the level is between the MIN
and MAX marks.
Fill slowly, to allow air to flow out.
NOTICE! Do not start the engine until the system is
completely filled and bled.
4 Start the engine when the cooling system has been
completely filled and bled. Open any bleeding
nipples a short while after starting, to allow trapped
air to escape.
If a heating unit is connected to the engine cooling
system, the heat control valve must be opened and
the installation vented during filling.
5 Stop the engine after about an hour and check the
coolant level. Top up as necessary.
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