5.4.1.6 Operation 5. Check of cooling liquid level in the engine cooling system
Remove plug 10 (figure 5.4.5) of expansion tank 9 and check cooling liquid level,
which shall be 50...60 mm lower of filler neck edge. If necessary refill cooling liquid
through expansion tank filler neck up to the necessary level.
1- bracing; 2- upper sealer; 3 – side sealer; 4 - radiator; 5 – fan casing; 6 – deaerating
hose; 7 - connection pipe from engine water pump to water radiator; 8 – feeding hose;
9 – expansion tank; 10 – expansion tank plug; 11- fan; 15- connection pipe from water ra-
diator to engine; 13 - drain valve.
Figure 5.4.5 – Engine cooling system elements in assembly
WARNING: THE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM WORKS UNDER PRESSURE
WHICH IS MAINTAINED BY A VALVE LOCATED IN THE EXPANSION TANK PLUG. IT
IS DANGEROUS TO REMOVE THE PLUG WHEN THE ENGINE IS HOT. IF IT IS RE-
QUIRED TO REMOVE THE WATER RADIATOR PLUG, LET THE ENGINE COOL DOWN
FIRST, COVER THE PLUG WITH DENSE TEXTURE AND TURN IT SLOWLY TO RE-
DUCE PRESSURE SMOOTHLY BEFORE REMOVING THE PLUG. AVOID BURNS BY
HOT FLUID! AVOID CONTACT WITH HOT SURFACES OF ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
ELEMENTS.
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