EXHAUST GP 5264721 - Caterpillar

At operating temperature, the engine coolant is hot and under pressure.Steam can cause personal injury.Check the coolant level only after the engine has been stopped and the fill cap is cool enough to touch with your bare hand.Remove the fill cap slowly to relieve pressure.Cooling system conditioner contains alkali. Avoid contact with the skin and eyes to prevent personal injury.
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Slowly loosen the pressure cap in order to release any pressure in the system. Slowly remove the pressure cap.
Maintain the coolant level to the top of the filler pipe. If it is necessary to add coolant daily, check the cooling system for leaks. Repair the leaks as the leaks are found.
Inspect the gasket. Inspect the pressure cap. Clean the pressure cap with a clean cloth. Replace the cap if the gasket or the cap are damaged.
Install the pressure cap.