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COOLANT SYSTEM SERVICE - CONTINUED - CONTINUED
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DRAIN - CONTINUED
5.
Fill radiator (4) with 5.8 gal. (22 l) clean water and 0.75 lb (0.4 kg) sodium carbonate.
6.
Install radiator cap (3) on radiator (4). Pull lever (1) and close access door (2). 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 (5) on radiator (4) and drain fluid. Dispose of drained fluid in accordance with local regulations.
9.
Close drain cock (5).
NOTE
Place a container with a 6 gal. (22.7 l) capacity under radiator to catch draining fluid.
10.
Loosen clamp (6) and remove hose (7) from radiator
(4). Drain remaining water. Dispose of drained fluid in
accordance with local regulations.
11.
Install hose (7) on radiator (4) and tighten clamp (6).
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12.
Repeat steps 5 through 9, using clean water only to flush coolant system. Do not add sodium carbonate.
13.
If water drained still appears dirty, repeat steps 5 through 9 until water appears clean.
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