Draining Coolant

→ Avoid contact with hot fluid.

→ Wear personal protective gear.

1. If you have not already done so, carefully open the cap on the coolant reservoir using gloves or a cloth. → Coolant reservoir cap 
   Fig 1: Locating Coolant Reservoir Cap

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2. Move service clip on bleeder valve assembly to service position → Service position of bleeder valve assembly  . The bleeder valve assembly -2-  is located next to the filler neck for the coolant reservoir -1-  .
   Fig 2: Moving Service Clip On Bleeder Valve Assembly To Service Position

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   1. Filler neck
   2. Bleeder valve
      Fig 3: Identifying Bleeder Valve And Filler Neck

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3. Place drip pan under the radiator and open the drain plug. → Radiator drain plug 
   Fig 4: Opening Radiator Drain Plug

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4. Proceed as follows if the cooling system needs to be bled again (in order to clean the cooling system for example):
   1. 4.1. Disconnect coolant hoses from the oil/water heat exchanger and collect emerging coolant.
   2. 4.2. Disconnect the small hose beside the generator and collect emerging coolant. A fastening screw for the generator is hidden behind the hose.
   3. 4.3. Disconnect hose for the coolant reservoir in the left wheel housing and collect emerging coolant.
   4. 4.4. Disconnect hose for the run-on pump in the left wheel housing and collect emerging coolant.
      Fig 5: Identifying Oil/Water Heat Exchanger Clips

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5. Fit hoses. Fit radiator drain plug.

→ Avoid contact with hot fluid.

→ Wear personal protective gear.

1. If you have not already done so, carefully open the cap on the coolant reservoir using gloves or a cloth. → Coolant reservoir cap 
   Fig 1: Locating Coolant Reservoir Cap

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2. Move service clip on bleeder valve assembly to service position → Service position of bleeder valve assembly  . The bleeder valve assembly -2-  is located next to the filler neck for the coolant reservoir -1-  .
   Fig 2: Moving Service Clip On Bleeder Valve Assembly To Service Position

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   1. Filler neck
   2. Bleeder valve
      Fig 3: Identifying Bleeder Valve And Filler Neck

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3. Place drip pan under the radiator and open the drain plug. → Radiator drain plug 
   Fig 4: Identifying Radiator Drain Plug

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4. Proceed as follows if the cooling system needs to be bled again (in order to clean the cooling system for example):
   1. 4.1. Disconnect coolant hoses from the oil/water heat exchanger and collect emerging coolant.
      Fig 5: Identifying Oil/Water Heat Exchanger Clips

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   2. 4.2. Disconnect the small hose beside the generator and collect emerging coolant. A fastening screw for the generator is hidden behind the hose.
   3. 4.3. Disconnect hose for the coolant reservoir in the left wheel housing and collect emerging coolant.
   4. 4.4. Disconnect hose for the run-on pump in the left wheel housing and collect emerging coolant.
5. Fit hoses. Fit radiator drain plug.