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Draining Cooling System - All Engines

DRAINING COOLING SYSTEM - ALL ENGINES





WARNING: DO NOT REMOVE CYLINDER BLOCK DRAIN PLUGS OR LOOSEN RADIATOR DRAINCOCK WITH SYSTEM HOT AND UNDER PRESSURE. SERIOUS BURNS FROM COOLANT CAN OCCUR.

NOTE: Typical drain plug shown in illustration.

DO NOT WASTE reusable coolant. If solution is clean, drain coolant into a clean container for reuse.
1. Remove radiator pressure cap.
2. Loosen radiator petcock.
3. Remove drain plug (1).