Radiator Removal & Installation - PREVOST H3-41 Maintenance Manual

11.1 MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
Inspect the exterior of the radiator core at the
intervals specified by the Lubrication And
Servicing Schedule
LUBRICATION & SERVICING. Clean with a
quality grease solvent, such as a mineral spirits
and dry with compressed air. Do not use fuel
oil, kerosene, gasoline, or any caustic material.
It may be necessary to clean the radiator more
frequently if the vehicle is operated in extremely
dusty or dirty areas. Refer to coolant system
flushing and reverse flushing in this section for
maintenance of radiator interior.
FIGURE 9: RADIATOR DRAIN PLUG
11.2 RADIATOR REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
1. Apply the parking brake and shift the
transmission to neutral. Shut off all electrical
loads. Turn the ignition key to the OFF
position.
2. Open engine compartment doors.
3. Set starter selector switch to the OFF
position.
4. Connect coolant extractor (Figure 7). Use
coolant extractor to drain the coolant from
the engine. An alternate method is to drain
the coolant into a suitable container using
the drain hose.
5. Raise L.H. side hinged rear fender.
6. Remove tag axle L.H. side wheel.
in Section 24:
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PA1615 Maintenance Manual All Series
SECTION 05b: X3 SERIES COOLING SYSTEM
DANGER
Coolant is toxic; risk of poisoning. Do not drink
coolant. Use proper hand protection when
handling. Keep coolant out of reach of children
and animals. Failure
precautions can cause serious illness or
death.
7. Unfasten 4 cap screws and remove access
panel located behind tag axle L.H. side
wheel (refer to figure 10).
FIGURE 10: ACCESS PANEL (TYPICAL)
8. Open radiator door to access radiator
assembly. Unfasten upper arm assembly.
9. Remove radiator sealing frame.
FIGURE 11: RADIATOR SEALING FRAME
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