TM 5-3895-379-23-1
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DRAIN
NOTE
Place drain pan with a 6 gal (22.7 Liters) capacity under radiator to catch draining coolant.
1.
Pull lever (Figure 2, Item 4) and open access door (Figure 2, Item 1). Release lever.
2.
Remove radiator cap (Figure 2, Item 2) from radiator (Figure 2, Item 5).
3.
Open drain cock (Figure 2, Item 3) on radiator (Figure 2, Item 5) and drain coolant. Dispose of drained fluid in
accordance with local regulations.
4.
Close drain cock (Figure 2, Item 3).
5.
Fill radiator (Figure 2, Item 5) with 5.8 gal (22 Liters) clean water and 0.75 lb (0.4 kg) sodium carbonate.
6.
Install radiator cap (Figure 2, Item 2) on radiator (Figure 2, Item 5). Pull lever (Figure 2, Item 4) and close
access door (Figure 2, Item 1). Release lever.
7.
Start engine (TM 5-3895-379-10) and allow engine to idle until coolant reaches normal operating temperature.
Run engine five minutes. Turn engine off (TM 5-3895-379-10) and allow radiator to cool.
8.
Open drain cock (Figure 2, Item 3) on radiator (Figure 2, Item 5) and drain fluid. Dispose of drained fluid in
accordance with local regulations.
9.
Close drain cock (Figure 2, Item 3).
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Figure 2. Coolant System Drain.
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