TAPE-MASKING 4858533 - 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.
Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Access Doors and Covers" for the location of the service points.
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If necessary, add the appropriate coolant mixture.
Open the cover.
Clean the area around the cap of any dirt or debris. This cleaning must be done before the cap can be removed.
Remove the cap slowly in order to relieve pressure.
Add coolant to the shunt tank.
Install the cap. Close the cover.