PLATE 3461224 - Caterpillar

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.
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, "Dealer Service Tool Catalog" for tools and supplies suitable to collect and contain fluids on Cat products.Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates.
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Maintain the coolant level in the sight gauge located on the right side of the machine. If adding coolant daily, check for leaks.
Inspect the radiator core for debris. Clean the radiator core, if necessary.ReferenceFor information on cleaning the radiator core, refer to the Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Radiator Core - Clean" for the machine that is being serviced.
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If coolant level is low, loosen the pressure cap slowly to relieve pressure. Remove the pressure cap. Add coolant as required to within 13 mm (0.50 inch) of the bottom of the filler pipe or to the proper level in the sight gauge.
Inspect the pressure cap and cap seal for damage, deposits, or foreign material. Clean the pressure cap with a clean cloth or replace the cap if damaged.
Install the cooling system pressure cap.