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  Flushing Engine and Radiator  
 

Backflushing-Radiator

CAUTION: Radiator internal pressure must not exceed 138 kPa (20 psi) . Damage may result.

  1. Back-flush the radiator. With the radiator upside down, position a high-pressure water hose in the lower hose location and back-flush.
  2. Remove the water hose connection and water thermostat.
  3. Back-flush the engine. Position the high-pressure hose into engine through the water thermostat location and back-flush the engine.