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6.3.5 Draining the Cooling System
1012 E / 1013 E
● Place a container under sealing plug 1.
● Remove sealing plug 1 from the crankcase.
● Drain off the coolant.
● Tighten sealing plug 1 again.
● If sealing plug 1 is not accessible, the system
can be drained at the engine oil cooler
(coolant duct).
Filling/venting the cooling system:
See section 6.3.6.
Be careful when draining hot
coolant – danger of scalds!
Collect drained coolant and
dispose of according to envi-
ronmental regulat-ions.
6.3.6 Filling/Venting the Cooling
System 1012 E/1013 E
Standard engine
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BFM 1012E
BFM 1013E
● Open radiator cap position 1.
● Loosen vent plug position 2.
● Add coolant up to the maximum marking or
filler limit (heater valve of the system must be
opened – if fitted).
● Tighten vent plug position 2 + sealing plug
position 3.
● Close radiator cap position 1.
● Start engine and warm up until thermostat
opens.
● Switch off engine.
● Check coolant level when the engine is cold
and top up as required.
● Close the radiator sealing plug position 1.
Venting
● The cooling systems, which are built in line
with our installation guidelines, are vented
automatically after they have been filled.
● With external cooling systems in accordance
with the specifications of the manufacturer.
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6.3 Cooling System Service and Maintenance