TM 5-3825-270-23&P
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FLUSHING - Continued
WARNING
Use extreme care when removing radiator pressure cap. Sudden release of pressure can
cause steam flash. Slowly loosen cap to the first stop to relieve pressure prior to removing
cap completely. Failure to comply may result in injury or death to personnel.
Use clean, thick waste cloth or like material to remove radiator pressure cap. Avoid using
gloves, hot water soaks through gloves. Failure to comply may result in injury or death
to personnel.
Wear suitable eye protection when working on vehicle cooling systems to avoid personnel
injury.
38.
Remove radiator cap (Figure 15, Item 4) from radiator (Figure 15, Item 3) by pressing down and rotating
counterclockwise.
39.
Check coolant level in radiator filler neck (Figure 16, Item 6) of radiator (Figure 16, Item 3).
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Figure 16. Cooling System Flushing.
40.
Install radiator cap (Figure 17, Item 4) on radiator (Figure 17, Item 3) by pressing down and rotating clockwise.
