GUARD ASSEM. 5V9243 - Caterpillar

Use only Caterpillar products or commercial products that have passed Caterpillar EC-1 specification for pre-mixed or concentrated coolants.Use only Caterpillar Extender with Extended Life Coolant.Mixing Extended Life Coolant with other products reduces the Extended Life Coolant service life. Failure to follow the recommendations can reduce cooling system components life unless appropriate corrective action is performed.
Note: Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, SEBU6250, "Extended Life Coolant (ELC)" for instructions regarding contamination of the ELC Cooling System.
Bodily injury can occur from unexpected contact with open cab doors on machines equipped with a fixed cab riser.To avoid injury, close the cab door before climbing onto the rear of the machine.
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Open the access door on the left side of the machine. Secure the access door.
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The radiator is at the top right of the machine. Open the access cover for the radiator cap. Slowly loosen the radiator cap in order to relieve the pressure. Remove the radiator cap.
You may be required to drain enough coolant from the radiator in order to allow the addition of the Caterpillar ELC Extender. If this is necessary, refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Cooling System Coolant (ELC) - Change" for the location of the radiator drain valve.Note: Dispose of drained fluids according to local regulations.
Add the proper amount of Caterpillar ELC Extender to the cooling system. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Refill Capacities" and Operation and Maintenance Manual, SEBU6250, "Extended Life Coolant (ELC)" for the proper quantity.
Replace the radiator cap if the gasket is damaged. Install the radiator cap. Close the cover over the radiator cap.
Close and secure the access door on the left side of the machine.