OPERATING MANUAL FOR BUKH DV48RME LIFEBOAT ENGINES
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INTRODUCTION
BASIC ENGINE CONFIGURATION:
The BUKH Lifeboat engine is a four-stroke marine diesel engine with direct fuel injection and the following basic equipment:
Crankcase with oil pan, one-piece cylinder head with 2 valves per cylinder, forged crankshaft with counterweights, balance
weights, cast iron connecting rods, light metal pistons, water-cooled exhaust manifold; all necessary pipework for exhaust,
coolant, fuel and lubricating oil are fitted on engine.
A reverse/reduction gearbox with integrated thrust bearing is fitted on the engine.
All BUKH Diesel Lifeboat Engines are tested in the factory, and a test certificate according to SOLAS and ISO regulations is
issued.
If a problem with the engine should arise, we ask you to apply to one of our distributors, who will always be ready to
help you, having skilled personnel, necessary tools etc., and at the same time you will be sure that only original BUKH spare
parts are used.
Do always use original BUKH spare parts.
When ordering spare parts from the distributor please state: Engine type and serial number, description and number of
parts.
BUKH A/S
Powering Marine Safety
As BUKH A/S is always endeavouring to improve the engines, the specifications mentioned are subject to alterations
without previous notice.
Read this instruction book thoroughly before starting your new BUKH Diesel Engine.
STANDARD EQUIPMENT for DV48RME
Reverse-reduction gear
Wet sump lubrication oil system
Full-flow lubrication oil filter
Automatic injection timing
Centrifugal governor
Keel cooling with thermostat
Watercooled exhaust manifold
Air inlet filter and silencer
Fuel lift pump
Electric start
Charging alternator
Operating remote panel with:
a) Charging
light
b) Lub. oil pressure warning light
c) Cooling water temp. warning light
d) Push button for start
e) Electric stop or mechanical stop
f) Audible
warning
Fittings for remote control
Standard set of tools
Drain pump for lub. oil (built on engine)
Following documentation is delivered with the engine:
1. Operating manual with sparepart katalog
2. Test certificate
3. Declaration of conformity according to SOLAS and
IMO regulations.
Flex. engine mounts (optional)
Stern gear (optional)
Raised hand start (optional)
Spring start (optional)
2 El-start (optional)
Hydro start (optional)
OPERATING MANUAL
Before the engine is put into use you are recommended to get familiar with the placing of the following components of
engine and gear:
Fuel oil filter, lub oil filter and air intake filter, fuel lift pump with handle, zincrod in the crankcase and water-separator in the
fuel pipe (if mounted).
Where is lub oil poured into engine and gear and where are the dipsticks placed? Where is fuel oil filled into the fuel tank
and where is the drain plug placed? Where is the main switch?
