ISC, ISCe, QSC8.3, ISL, ISLe3, ISLe4 and QSL9 Engines – 008-082   Water Inlet Connection

WARNING  Batteries can emit explosive gases. To reduce the possibility of personal injury, always ventilate the compartment before servicing the batteries. To reduce the possibility of arcing, remove the negative (-) battery cable first and attach the negative (-) battery cable last.

WARNING  Do not remove the pressure cap from a hot engine. Wait until the coolant temperature is below 50°C [120°F] before removing the pressure cap. Heated coolant spray or steam can cause personal injury.

WARNING  Coolant is toxic. Keep away from children and pets. If not reused, dispose of in accordance with local environmental regulations.

CAUTION  Use caution when draining coolant that coolant is not spilled or drained into the bilge area. Do not pump the coolant overboard. If the coolant is not reused, it must be discarded in accordance with local environmental regulations.

• Drain the coolant. Refer to Procedure 008-018 in Section 8.
• Disconnect the coolant hose to the water inlet connection. Refer to Procedure 008-045 in Section 8.

Remove the water inlet connection capscrews.

Clean all the mating surfaces.

Install a new water inlet connection gasket.

Install the water inlet connection and mounting capscrews.

WARNING  Batteries can emit explosive gases. To reduce the possibility of personal injury, always ventilate the compartment before servicing the batteries. To reduce the possibility of arcing, remove the negative (-) battery cable first and attach the negative (-) battery cable last.

• Connect the coolant hose to the water inlet connection. Refer to Procedure 008-045 in Section 8.
• Fill the engine with coolant. Refer to Procedure 008-018 in Section 8.
• Connect the batteries. Refer to Procedure 013-009 in Section 13.
• Operate the engine and check for leaks.