RING-WEAR 9X7260 - Caterpillar

Keep all parts clean from contaminants.Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.
Note: Inspect the water pump and the water temperature regulator after the cooling system has been drained. If necessary, replace the water pump, the water temperature regulator, and the hoses.Drain
Pressurized System: Hot coolant can cause serious burns. To open the cooling system filler cap, stop the engine and wait until the cooling system components are cool. Loosen the cooling system pressure cap slowly in order to relieve the pressure.
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, "Cat Dealer Service Tool Catalog" or refer to Special Publication, PECJ0003, "Cat Shop Supplies and Tools 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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Typical example
(1) Header tank
(2) Cooling system filler cap
Stop the engine and allow the engine to cool. Loosen cooling system filler cap (2) slowly to relieve any pressure. Remove cooling system filler cap (2).
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Remove the drain plug (4) from the cylinder block. Remove the drain plug (3) from the water-cooled exhaust manifold . Remove drain plug (5) from the heat exchange . Remove drain plug (6) from the radiator (if equipped). 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 Caterpillar dealer or consult Caterpillar Dealer Service Tool Group:Inside USA 1-800-542-TOOL
Inside Illinois 1-800-541-8TOOL
Canada 1-800-523-TOOL
International 1-309-578-7372
Flush
Flush the cooling