TM 5-2410-240-10
0012
Table 1. Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) - Continued
LOCATION
ITEM TO BE
CHECKED
OR
EQUIPMENT NOT
ITEM
MAN-
NO.
INTERVAL HOURS
SERVICED
PROCEDURE
READY/AVAILABLE IF:
43
After
Coolant Level
WARN I N G
Checks
DO NOT service cooling system unless engine has been
allowed to cool down. This is a pressurized cooling
system and escaping steam or hot coolant will cause
serious burns.
DO NOT remove cooling system radiator cap when
engine is hot. Allow engine to cool down. Loosen cap to
first stop and let any pressure out of cooling system, then
remove cap.
Wear effective eye, hand, and skin protection when
handling coolants.
Refer to local procedures and plans for preventing and
responding to fluid spills and leaks. Comply with local
procedures and plans when disposing of cleanup material
and leaked or spilled fluids.
Failure to follow these warnin s may result in injury or
g
death to personnel.
a. Open left front access door.
b. Check coolant level on coolant
tank.
c. If coolant level is below ADD
mark on tank, open radiator
pressure cap access door and
clean area around cap.
d. Remove cap and add
Antifreeze (WP 0022, Item 1) to
maintain level between FULL mark
and ADD mark on coolant tank.
e. Clean and install cap.
f. Close access door.
