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Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview


OVERVIEW















CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS

Possible Dangers
Risk Of Injury
The cooling system is pressurized when the engine is warm. Risk of scalding from hot coolant which splashes out if the cooling system is opened suddenly.


Risk Of Poisoning
If coolant is swallowed, the person affected is likely to show signs of poisoning such as headaches, giddiness and stomach aches, paralysis of the respiratory system, unconsciousness, nausea, and convulsions.


Protective Measures/Rules Of Conduct
^ Allow cooling system to cool down to a coolant temperature of less than 90°C.
^ Open coolant system cap slowly; open a conventional type of coolant system cap to the first detent and open a screw-type coolant system cap about 1/2 turn, and allow the pressure to release.
^ Wear protective gloves, protective clothes, and eye protection.
^ Do not pour coolant into containers for drinks.


First Aid Measures
^ Pour large quantities of cold water over the affected area of skin and cover over with sterile bandages.
^ Have person affected drink plenty of water to which medicinal carbon has been added.
^ Consult a doctor if the person affected has severe burns or has swallowed considerable quantities.



NOTES ON COOLANT LEVEL









Model 124: The coolant level when the engine is cold must extend up to the marking (arrow) on the coo4nt expansion tank. When coolant is warm: about 1 cm above this marking.





Model 129: The coolant level when the engine is cold must extend up to the marking (arrow) on the coolant expansion tank. When coolant is warm: about 1 cm above this marking.





Mode1 202 with engine 111 without AC: The coolant level when the engine is cold must extend up to the marking (arrow) in the filler neck at the radiator. When coolant is warm: about 1 cm above this marking.





Model 202 with engine 111 with AC, engines 104, 112, 604, 605, 611:
model 463 with engine 606.964:
model 208 with engine 111:

The coolant level must extend up to the separating surface between the top part and bottom part (transparent) of the coolant expansion reservoir (arrow). When coolant is warm: about 1 cm above this marking.





Model 140: The coolant level when the engine is cold must extend up to the marking (arrow) on the coolant expansion tank. When coolant is warm: about 1 cm above this marking.





Model 170: The coolant level when the cooling system has been bled must extend up to the separation point between the top part of the reservoir (black) and the bottom part of the reservoir (transparent) (arrow) of the coolant expansion tank. The float is positioned at the top of the coolant expansion tank.





Mode1 210: The coolant level when the engine is cold must extend up to the marking (arrow) on the coolant expansion tank. When coolant is warm: about 1 cm above this marking.





Model 168 with engine 166, 768: The coolant level when the engine is cold must extend up to the marking (arrow) on the coolant expansion tank. When coolant is warm: about 1 cm above this marking.









Model 463 with engine 112, 113: The coolant level should extend up to the marking (arrow) on the coolant expansion reservoir when the engine is cold. When coolant warm: about 1 cm above this marking.





Model 220 with engine 112, 113: The coolant level should extend up to the marking (arrow) on the coolant expansion reservoir when the engine is cold. When coolant warm: about 1 cm above this marking.





Model 210 with engine 112, 113: The coolant level should extend up to the marking (arrow) an the coolant expansion reservoir when the engine is cold. When coolant warm: about 1 cm above this marking.





Model 202, 208 with engine 112, 113: The coolant level should extend up to the marking (arrow) on the coolant expansion reservoir when the engine is cold. When coolant warm: about 1 cm above this marking.





Model 129 with engine 112, 113: The coolant level should extend up to the marking (arrow) on the coolant expansion reservoir when the engine is cold. When coolant warm: about 1 cm above this marking.









When the engine is cold the coolant should reach the mark (arrow) on the coolant expansion reservoir. When coolant is hot: approximately 1 cm above this mark.


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