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Care must be taken to ensure that fluids are contained during performance of inspection, maintenance, testing, adjusting and repair of the machine. Be prepared to collect the fluid with suitable containers before opening any compartment or disassembling any component containing fluids. Refer to Special Publication, NENG2500, "Caterpillar Tools and Shop Products Guide", for tools and supplies suitable to collect and contain fluids in Caterpillar machines. Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates. |
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The cooling system drain valve is located at the bottom of the radiator.
Open the drain valve and drain enough coolant into a container for sampling. Then, send the sample for analysis.
Reference: Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "S·O·S Coolant Analysis" for more information about obtaining a sample of the cooling system coolant.