Maintenance Instructions
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be accomplished for marine generators, such as control of the sacrificial anode (cooling water connection block) and
the front seal cover at the generator.
8.7
Oil Change Intervals
The first oil change is to be accomplished after a period of operation from 35 to 50 hours. Afterwards the oil is to be
changed after 150 hours. For this, the oil SAE30 for temperatures over 20°C and SAE20 for temperatures between
5°C and 20°C is to be used. At temperatures under 5°C oil of the viscosity SAE10W or 10W-30 is prescribed.
For filling quantity, see „Technical Data“ at page 107.
8.8
Checking oil-level
You require:
paper towels / cloth for the oil dipstick
The generator must be placed at level.
• with vehicular generators: Place the vehicle on a levelled surface.
• with PSC generators: Place the generator on a levelled surface.
• with marine generators: Measure the oil-level when the ship is not lop-sided.
Run the generator for about 10 minutes to ensure that the engine is warm. Wait for 3 minutes, so the oil can flow
back into the oil pan.
Caution: Burn hazard!
Generator and coolant can be hot during and after
operating.
Wear personal protective equipment. (Gloves, protective
goggles, protective clothing and safety shoes)
• Assure generator against accidental start.
• Open the generator casing.
• Pull the oil dipstick out of the check rail.
• Clean oil dipstick.
• Put the oil dipstick back into the check rail and wait for 10 seconds.
• Pull the oil dipstick out of the check rail and read off the oil-level at the lower end of the stick.
Fig. 8.8-1: Oil dipstick
Oil dipstick EA 300 Engine
The oil-level is to be checked by means of the oil dipstick.
The prescribed filling level must not cross the „Max“-mark.
We recommend an oil-level of 2/3.
Sample picture
Oil Max.
Oil Min.
2/3 Suggestion
