Clean Inside Of Cooling System - Komatsu ecot3 Operation And Maintenance Manual

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CLEAN INSIDE OF COOLING SYSTEM

Immediately after the engine is stopped, the coolant is at a high temperature and the radiator is under high internal pressure.
If the cap is removed to drain the coolant in this condition, there is a hazard of burns. Wait for the temperature to go down, then
turn the cap slowly to release the pressure before removing it.
When starting the engine while cleaning the machine, set the lock lever in the lock position to prevent the machine from
moving.
For details of starting the engine, see "BEFORE STARTING ENGINE (PAGE 3-112)" and "STARTING ENGINE (PAGE 3-133)" in
the OPERATION section.
There is danger of touching the fan if the undercover is left removed.
Never enter behind the machine when the engine is running.
Stop the machine on level ground when cleaning or changing the coolant.
Clean the inside of the cooling system, change the coolant according to the table below.
Coolant
Komatsu genuine
SUPERCOOLANT
(AF-NAC)
Komatsu genuine SUPERCOOLANT (AF-NAC) has the important function of preventing corrosion as well as
preventing freezing. Even in the areas where freezing is not an issue, the use of antifreeze COOLANT is essential.
Komatsu machines are supplied with SUPERCOOLANT (AF-NAC). SUPERCOOLANT (AF-NAC) has excellent
anticorrosion, antifreeze and cooling properties and can be used continuously for 2 years or 4000 hours. As a basic
rule, we do not recommend the use of any COOLANT other than SUPERCOOLANT (AF-NAC). If you use another
COOLANT, it may cause serious problems, such as corrosion of the engine and aluminum parts of the cooling
system.
WARNING
Interval for cleaning inside of cooling system
and changing antifreeze coolant
Every 2 years or every 4000 hours
whichever comes first
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