STUD 2613393 - 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 filler cap slowly to relieve pressure only when engine is stopped and radiator 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 Conditioner 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, "Caterpillar Dealer Service Tool Catalog" for tools and supplies suitable to collect and contain fluids on Caterpillar products.Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates.
The water temperature regulator is located on the top of the engine.Replace the water temperature regulator on a regular basis in order to reduce the chance of unscheduled downtime and of problems with the cooling system. The water temperature regulator should also be replaced after the cooling system has been cleaned.Replace the water temperature regulator while the cooling system is completely drained or while the cooling system coolant is drained to a level that is below the water temperature regulator housing.
Failure to replace the engine's water temperature regulator on a regularly scheduled basis could cause severe engine damage.
Note: If you are only replacing the water temperature regulator, drain the cooling system coolant to a level that is below the water temperature regulator housing.
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Loosen hose clamp (1) .
Remove hose (2) from the housing.
Loosen hose clamp (3) .
Remove hose (4) from the fitting.
Remove bolts and washers (5) .
Remove water temperature regulator housing (6) . Remove the water temperature regulator and the gasket.
If the water temperature regulator is installed incorrectly, it will cause the engine to overheat.
Install a new water temperature regulator and a new gasket.
Install water temperature regulator housing (6) .
Install washers and bolts (5) . Tighten the bolts.
Install hose (4) . Tighten hose clamp (3) .
Install hose (2) . Tighten hose clamp (1) .
Refill the cooling system. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Capacities (Refill)" and Special Publication, SEBU6250, "Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations".