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Inspect Cooling System For Leaks - AR20.00-P-1010GQ

Model 166 with engine 157, 276, 278, 642, 651 

Model 292 with engine 157, 276, 278, 642 

Shown on model 166.057 

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WARNING Risk of injury  to skin and eyes suffering scalding from contact with hot coolantspray. Risk of poisoning  from swallowing coolant. Do not open cooling system unless coolant temperature is below 90°C. Open cap slowly and release the overpressure. Do not pour coolant into beverage containers.
Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and safety glasses.
AS20.00-Z-0001-01A 
  Notes on coolant level   AH20.00-P-1142-01CW 
REMOVING Remove     
1 Switch on ignition    
2 Adjust heater to maximum heat output    
3 Unscrew cap (1) on coolant expansion reservoir (2)    
4 Check coolant level and antifreeze content coolant    
REFER TO MAINTENANCE   Model 166 with engine 157, 276, 278, 642, 651 AP20.30-P-2050GB 
REFER TO MAINTENANCE   Model 292 with engine 157, 276.8, 278, 642 AP20.30-P-2050C
    FLUID SPECIFICATION Coolant mixing ratio
If the antifreeze content in the coolant is too low.

Refill with new coolant
*BF20.00-P-1001-04A 
REFER TO MAINTENANCE   Model 292 with engine 157, 276.8, 278, 642 AP20.00-P-2082D
REFER TO MAINTENANCE   Model 166 with engine 157, 276, 278, 642, 651 AP20.00-P-2080EW 
5 Mount tester cap (3) at coolant expansion reservoir (2) SPECIAL TOOL Test cap Fig 1
6 Connect pressure pump (4) at tester cap (3) SPECIAL TOOL Pressure pump Fig 2
7 Apply a test pressure to the engine cooling system for 2 minutes NOTES The specified test pressure must not be exceeded.
Damage will occur otherwise on the cooling circuit.
IMPORTANT There should be no pressure loss within a period of 2 minutes.
 
    Model 166 with engine 157, 276, 278 1-stage cover latch
Model 166 with engine 157, 276, 278 2-stage latch cover
*BE20.30-P-1005-01A 
    Model 166 with engine 642, 651 1-stage cover latch Model 166 with engine 642, 651 2-stage latch cover
Model 292 with engine 157, 276, 278 1-stage cover latch
Model 292 with engine 157, 276, 278 2-stage latch cover
Model 292 with engine 642 1-stage cover latch
Model 292 with engine 642 2-stage latch cover. Test pressure for pressure-testing the engine cooling system
 
INSPECT Check     
8 Check condition and coolant loss for all coolant carrying assembly parts and connections    
INSTALLING Install     
9 Actuate pressure relief button on the pressure pump (4) and remove test pressure in cooling circuit    
10 Detach pressure pump (4) from tester cap (3)    
11 Unscrew on tester cap (3) at coolant expansion reservoir (2)    
12 Switch off ignition    
13 Check and correct coolant level    
REFER TO MAINTENANCE   Model 292 with engine 157, 276, 278, 642 AP20.30-P-2050C
REFER TO MAINTENANCE   Model 166 with engine 157, 276, 278, 642, 651 AP20.30-P-2050GB 
14 Screw cap (1) onto coolant expansion reservoir (2)    
RADIATOR OR EXPANSION RESERVOIR CAP

Number Designation 1-stage cover latch 2-stage latch cover
BE20.30-P-1005-01A Test pressure for pressure-testing the engine cooling system Overpressure bar 1, 4 1, 4
COOLANT MIXING RATIO

Number Designation All engines, except engine 178 in model 190.381
BF20.00-P-1001-04A Coolant mixing ratio Antifreeze/water Up to -25°C % -
Up to -37°C % 50/50
As of -38°C % 55/45
Overview and specifications sheet BB00.40-P-0310-01A
References to sheet specification BB00.40-P-0310ZZ
Fig 1: Identifying Test Cap (210 589 00 91 00)
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Fig 2: Identifying Pressure Pump (124 589 24 21 00)
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