PANEL GP-SIDE 3745370 - Caterpillar

You must read and understand the warnings and instructions contained in the Safety section of this manual before performing any operation or maintenance procedures.Cooling System Coolant
Change Coolant/Clean System
Do not change the coolant until you read and understand the material in the Cooling System Specifications section.
Drain the coolant earlier whenever the coolant is dirty or foaming is observed. 1. Loosen the radiator cap slowly to relieve pressure. 2. Open the drain valve and allow the coolant to drain.3. Close the drain valve. Fill the system with clean water and a 6 to 10% concentration of cooling system cleaner.4. Start and run the engine for 90 minutes. Stop the engine and drain the cleaning solution.5. Flush the system with water, with the engine stopped, until the draining water is clear.6. Close the drain valve.7. Add the coolant solution. See Cooling System Specifications and Lubricant Viscosities and Refill Capacities. Do not add supplemental coolant additive or change element at this time, unless you are not using Caterpillar Antifreeze which contains additive.8. Start the engine and operate it with the radiator cap off, until the thermostat opens and the level stabilizes.9. Maintain the coolant level to within 1 cm (1/2 in) of the bottom of the fill pipe.10. Install the cap.11. Stop the engine.Fuel Filter Element - Bosch Fuel System (If Equipped)
Change The Filter Element
Do not fill fuel filters with fuel before installing them. Contaminated fuel will cause accelerated wear to fuel system parts.
1. Open the fuel shutoff access door. 2. Turn the red handle on the fuel supply valve to the right (clockwise) to shut off the fuel supply. 3. Remove and discard the filter element.4. Clean the filter element mounting base.5. Coat the seal of the new filter element with clean diesel fuel.6. Install the new filter element by hand. When the seal contacts the base, tighten 3/4 turn more.There are rotation-index marks 90° apart on the filter. Use them as a guide for proper tightening. 7. Remove the sediment bowl (primary filter).8. Empty the bowl. Wash in clean nonflammable solvent. Install the bowl.9. Open the fuel supply valve.10. Prime the fuel system. (See the following topic.)Priming The Fuel System
1. Turn the priming pump plunger to the left (counterclockwise) to unlock. 2. Operate the pump until a slight pressure is felt.3. Turn the plunger to the right (clockwise) to lock.4. Start the engine and inspect for leaks.