How To Drain The Auxiliary Water System - Perkins 1106 Series User Handbook Manual

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Figure 4
Figure 5

How to drain the auxiliary water system

Caution: The auxiliary water system cannot be
drained completely. If the system is drained for engine
preservation purposes or for protection from frost,
the system must be filled again with an approved
antifreeze mixture.
1. Ensure that the seacock is closed (figure 4 item
1).
2. Remove the drain plug (figure 5 item 1), from the
gearbox oil cooler. Ensure that the drain hole is
not restricted.
3. Turn the crankshaft to ensure that the auxiliary
water pump is empty.
4. Fit the drain plug to the gearbox oil cooler.
Caution: When the auxiliary water system is to used
again, ensure that the seacock is open.
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