Checking The Coolant Level; Check Coolant Level; Topping Up Coolant - Vetus M3.28 Operation Manual

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4 Maintenance

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(3/8")

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4 Checking coolant level

Check the coolant level in the header tank.

This has to be checked when the engine

is cold.

Remove the cap of the filler neck on the

heat exchanger.

The level of the coolant must be approx.

1 cm (3/8") below the lower edge of the

filler neck.

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If necessary, top up.

When topping up coolant, remove the

bolt from the upper side of the thermostat

cover, so that air can escape from the

cooling system.

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Never open the cap on the header tank

when the engine is at operating tempera-

ture.

Checking coolant level

Daily, before starting.

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The internal cooling system can be filled

with a mixture of anti-freeze (40 %) and tap

water (60 %) or with a special coolant. For

specification, see page 67

Never fill the cooling system with sea

water or brackish water.

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