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Check Main Circuit Coolant Level - AP20.30-P-2050C

MODEL 292 with ENGINE 157, 276.8, 278, 642 

Shown on ENGINE 157 

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  Risk of injury  to skin and eyes suffering scalding from contact with hot coolant spray. Risk of poisoning  from swallowing coolant. Do not open cooling system unless coolant temperature is below 90 °C. Open cap slowly and release the pressure. Do not pour coolant into beverage containers.
Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and safety glasses.
AS20.00-Z-0001-01A 
NOTES Notes on coolant   AH20.00-N-2080-01A 
INSPECT Check     
1 Check coolant level in light-dark boundary area of coolant expansion reservoir (2) For coolant expansion reservoirs (2) with transparent tank lower part.
Coolant level above light-dark boundary

Coolant level correct, check complete, no further operations steps necessary.
Coolant level below light-dark boundary

Check coolant level in coolant expansion reservoir (2), continue with operation step 2.
 
REMOVING Remove     
2 Unscrew cap (1) for coolant expansion reservoir (2)    
INSPECT Check     
3 Check coolant level IMPORTANT The coolant level on a cold engine must reach up to the marking (arrow) in the coolant expansion reservoir (2). When the coolant is warm, about 1 cm (0.39 inch) above the marking (arrow).
If coolant level is too low

Check coolant for leaktightness and check coolant for antifreeze content subject to separate repair order.
 
REFER TO CAPACITIES & SPECIFICATIONS Coolant specifications BB00.40-P-0310-01A
INSTALLING Install     
4 Seal coolant expansion reservoir (2) with cap (1)