MAN — Draining the cooling system
Maintenance
From a MAN operator's manual covering: D 2842 LE 602, D 2842 LE 604, D 2842 LE 606, D2842 LE607. Check it applies to your exact model before use.
Before you start
- Draining hot coolant involves a risk of scalding.
- Drain coolant into a suitable container and dispose of it in accordance with regulations.
Procedure
- When the cooling system has cooled down, briefly open the cap on the filler neck of the expansion tank to let off pressure
- Open drain plug in the crankcase or in the oil cooler housing
- Then take off the cap
- Drain coolant into a container of adequate size
- Refit screw plugs
- Fill/bleed the cooling system
Source: MAN operator's manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.