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Operational Checkout Procedure
COOLANT LEVEL AND
YES: Go to next check.
CONDITION IN SURGE
TANK CHECKS
NO: Add coolant if low.
Check hose to coolant
recovery tank. Flush
surge tank, radiator, and
9005
engine if coolant is dirty
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or rusty. Add clean
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coolant. If coolant is oily
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check for hydraulic or
engine oil leaks into
D--Radiator Cap
cooling system. Go to
E--Surge Tank Cap
Engine Repair chapter.
CAUTION: Prevent possible injury. DO NOT remove surge tank cap
unless engine is cool. When engine is hot and cap is removed, hot
coolant or steam will spray out causing serious burns.
Engine OFF and cool.
Remove surge tank cap.
Inspect coolant level.
Inspect coolant condition.
Is coolant level at bottom of fill neck on surge tank?
Is coolant clear, not oily, foamy or rust colored?
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