TM 5-3895-373-20
REFERENCE INFORMATION
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
WARNING
Do not remove the radiator pressure cap when the engine is hot; steam and hot coolant can
escape and burn personnel.
Use extreme care when removing the radiator pressure cap. Sudden release of pressure can
cause a steam flash which could seriously injure personnel. Slowly loosen cap to the first stop
to relieve pressure before removing cap completely. After use, securely tighten cap.
Service engine coolant per paragraph
2.23.3.
Run engine per TM 5-3895-373-10 to
pressurize cooling system. Open front
top left access door and remove right
access cover per TM 5-3895-373-10.
Check hoses at both ends for coolant
leaks. Check for bent or crushed
hoses. Check water pump for leaks
around center shaft seal. If no leaks
are detected, close front top left
access door and install right access
cover per TM 5-3895-373-10.
Replace leaking radiator hoses per paragraph
6.4 or leaking water pump per paragraph 6.5.
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