COMPRESSOR GP -B 20R0178 - Caterpillar

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(1) Coolant drains
(2) Coolant drains
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(3) Drain plug
(4) Drain plug
Open the cooling system drain valve (if equipped). If the cooling system is not equipped with a drain valve, remove one of the drain plugs.Note: If equipped, be sure to drain the heater and any related supply and return lines.Allow the coolant to drain.
Dispose of used engine coolant properly or recycle. Various methods have been proposed to reclaim used coolant for reuse in engine cooling systems. The full distillation procedure is the only method acceptable by Caterpillar to reclaim the used coolant.
For information regarding the disposal and the recycling of used coolant, consult your Cat dealer or consult Cat Dealer Service Tool Group:Inside USA 1-800-542-TOOL
Inside Illinois 1-800-541-TOOL
Canada 1-800-523-TOOL
International 1-309-578-7372
Flush
Systems Filled with Cat ELC, Cat ELI, or a Conventional Coolant that Meets the Cat EC-1 Requirements and the Standards of ASTM D6210
Flush the cooling system with clean water to remove any debris.
Close the drain valve (if equipped). Clean the drain plugs. Install the drain plugs. Refer to the Specifications Manual, SENR3130, "Torque Specifications" for more information on the proper torques.
Fill the cooling system no faster than 5 L (1.32 US gal) per minute to avoid air locks.
Fill the cooling system with clean water. Install the cooling system filler cap.
Start and run the engine at low idle until the temperature reaches 49 to 66 °C (120 to 150 °F).
Stop the engine and allow the engine to cool. Loosen the cooling system filler cap slowly to relieve