345B Series II Material Handler Caterpillar

When a Caterpillar Extended Life Coolant (ELC) is used, an Extender must be added to the cooling system. See the Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Cooling Recommendations" for all cooling system requirements.

Use a 8T-5296 Coolant Conditioner Test Kit to check the concentration of the coolant.

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NOTICE
Use only Caterpillar products or commercial products that have passed Caterpillar EC-1 specification for pre-mixed or concentrated coolants. Use only Caterpillar Extender with Extended Life Coolant. Mixing Extended Life Coolant with other products reduces the Extended Life Coolant service life. Failure to follow the recommendations can reduce cooling system components life unless appropriate corrective action is performed.

Note: Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Extended Life Coolant (ELC)" for instructions regarding contamination of the ELC Cooling System.

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1. Open the radiator access door.

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2. Open the radiator cap access cover.

3. Loosen the radiator cap slowly in order to relieve pressure. Remove the radiator cap.

Note: Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "General Hazard Information" for information on containing fluid spillage.

4. It may be necessary to drain some coolant from the radiator so that Extender can be added to the cooling system.

   Note: Dispose of drained fluids according to local regulations.

5. Add 1.7 L (24 oz) of Extender to the cooling system.

6. Replace the radiator cap if the cap gasket is damaged. Install the radiator cap.