Draining Coolant

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WARNING: Hot fluid

Danger of scalding
→ Avoid contact with hot fluid.

→ Wear personal protective gear.

If you have not already done so, carefully open the cap on the coolant reservoir using gloves or a cloth. > Coolant reservoir cap

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Coolant reservoir cap
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- .

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Service position of bleeder valve assembly

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Bleeder valve and filler neck

1 Filler neck

2 Bleeder valve
Place drip pan under the radiator and open the drain plug. > Radiator drain plug

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Radiator drain plug
Proceed as follows if the cooling system needs to be bled again (in order to clean the cooling system for example):
Disconnect coolant hoses from the oil/water heat exchanger and collect emerging coolant.

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Oil/water heat exchanger

Disconnect the small hose beside the generator and collect emerging coolant. A fastening screw for the generator is hidden behind the hose.

Disconnect hose for the coolant reservoir in the left wheel housing and collect emerging coolant.

Disconnect hose for the run-on pump in the left wheel housing and collect emerging coolant.
Fit hoses. Fit radiator drain plug.

1	Filler neck
2	Bleeder valve