VALVE GP-CHECK 3195237 - 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.
The cooling system pressure cap is located on the top of the radiator underneath the hood cover.
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Remove the cooling system pressure cap slowly in order to relieve the pressure.
Inspect the cap for damage, for foreign material, and for deposits.
Clean the cap with a clean cloth or replace the cap, if necessary.
Inspect the condition of the gasket in the cap. Replace the gasket, if necessary.
Install the pressure cap.