Mitsubishi SS series Users Manual And Maintenance Manual page 34

MAINTENANCE
3. Remove the cabin heater hose (B) at the
thermostat housing (if installed).
4. Pour pure, undiluted LLC into the radiator; see
COOLANT AND ANTIFREEZE
SPECIFICATIONS on page 38. The
recommended concentration of LLC is
illustrated in the chart below:
Ambient
Temperature, °C (°F)
LLC concentration, %
Table 7 Recommended LLC Concentrations
(reference)
5. Fill the cooling system slowly with coolant
through the radiator cap opening to avoid air
being trapped in the system.
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(14) (-4) (-22)
30 40 50
6. Re-install the by-pass and cabin heater hoses,
if coolant reaches the top level and tighten the
clamps.
7. Bleed the air at the cabin heater system.
8. Run the engine for a few minutes at low idle
with the radiator cap open.
9. Stop the engine and check the coolant level;
fill-up if necessary, re-install the radiator cap.
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(-49)
60
10. Start and operate the engine until the coolant
temperature is between 70°C and 80°C
(158°F to 176°F). Check for any leaks. Then
stop the engine. Repair any leakage if
necessary.
11. Check the coolant level in the reservoir tank
and add water if the coolant level is low.
Maintain the coolant level to FULL line on the
tank when the engine is cold.
ENGLISH Operation Manual Mitsubishi SS-Series diesel engines
Version 08/2004