ALTERNATOR GP-CHARGING 1629490 - Caterpillar

Illustration 1 g01028280
(1) Radiator cap (2) Bolts (3) Drain valve (4) Cooler
Personal injury can result from hot coolant, steam and alkali.At operating temperature, engine coolant is hot and under pressure. The radiator and all lines to heaters or the engine contain hot coolant or steam. Any contact can cause severe burns.Remove cooling system pressure cap slowly to relieve pressure only when engine is stopped and cooling system pressure cap is cool enough to touch with your bare hand.Do not attempt to tighten hose connections when the coolant is hot, the hose can come off causing burns.Cooling System Coolant Additive contains alkali. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Slowly loosen radiator cap (1) and remove radiator cap (1) .
Illustration 2 g01028282
(5) Expansion tank
Remove the cap for the cooling system expansion tank.
Care must be taken to ensure that fluids are contained during performance of inspection, maintenance, testing, adjusting and repair of the product. Be prepared to collect the fluid with suitable containers before opening any compartment or disassembling any component containing fluids.Refer to Special Publication, NENG2500, "Caterpillar Tools and Shop Products Guide" for tools and supplies suitable to collect and contain fluids on Caterpillar products.Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates.
Drain valve (3) is located on the bottom corner of the radiator. Remove two bolts (2) in order to allow cooler (4) to swing forward. This will allow easier access to drain valve (3). Open drain valve (3). Allow the coolant to drain into a suitable container.
Close drain valve (3). Fill the radiator with a solution which consists of clean water and of cooling system cleaner. Once the radiator is filled,