TM 5-3805-254-20-1
Section IX. COOLING SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
Page
Page
Air Compressor Coolant Hoses................................2-655
Radiator Outlet Hose................................................ 2-639
Fan Drivebelt ............................................................2-661
Radiator Vent Hose............................................... 2-642.1
Front Water Manifold Hose ...................................2-651.8
Thermostat ............................................................... 2-633
Radiator ....................................................................2-628
Water Filter .............................................................. 2-637
Radiator Bypass Coolant Line..................................2-647
Water Filter Hoses ................................................... 2-658
Radiator Deaeration Hose.....................................2-651.6
Water Pump Belt Adjustment................................... 2-636
Radiator Hose........................................................2-651.0
Radiator Inlet Hose...................................................2-643
RADIATOR
This task covers:
a. Checking Coolant
c.
Flushing (page 2-630)
Protection (page 2-628)
d.
Refilling (page 2-630)
b.
Draining (page 2-629)
e.
Adding (page 2-632)
INITIAL SETUP:
Tools
Personnel Required
Can, filling, radiator, 3-gallon
One
Container, 6-gallon
Hose, water
Equipment Condition
Pliers, slip-joint, 8-inch
Screwdriver, flat-tip, 1/4-inch
Right and left side hood panels opened
Tester, antifreeze, cooling system
(page 2-424).
Materials/Parts
References
Coolant, antifreeze (item 6,
TB 750-651 (Use of Antifreeze Solutions in
appendix C)
Engine Cooling Systems)
Rags, wiping (item 15, appendix C)
TM 5-3805-254-10 (Operator’s Manual)
ACTION
LOCATION
ITEM
REMARKS
CHECKING COOLANT PROTECTION
WARNING
Be careful when removing radiator cap. If engine is hot, escaping steam could burn you. Use a
rag to cover radiator cap. Unscrew cap just enough to allow any built-up pressure to escape.
When all pressure has been relieved, unscrew cap and take off.
1.
Radiator (1)
Cap (2)
Turn counterclockwise and take off.
Change 1 2-628
