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MAN — Fill/bleed 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

  • Do not pour cold coolant into an engine which is still warm.

Procedure

  1. Only when the engine has cooled down
  2. Fill with a mixture of drinkable tap water and anti-freeze agent on ethylene glycol basis or anti-corrosion agent
  3. Ensure the ratio of water to anti-freeze is correct
  4. Pour in coolant slowly until the correct level is reached (max. 10 ltr./min.)
  5. Run the engine briefly and check the coolant level once more

Specs & values

  • Pour in coolant max. 10 ltr./min.

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.

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