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12.8 Diesel engine
1. Check the fuel level in the fuel tank and add fuel, if necessary.
2. Check the pipes of the fuel system for leakages.
3. Replace defective fuel pipes and tighten loose pipe
connections.
4. Fasten the fuel pipes with Norma type torque brackets.
5. Drain condensate from the fuel tank and the fuel filter.
6. Check oil level and add oil, if necessary.
7.
Water-cooled diesel engines
:
Check the level of coolant in the equalisation tank and add
coolant, if necessary.
8.
Water-cooled diesel engines
: Check pipes and hoses of the
cooling system for leakages. Replace defective pipes and
hoses. Tighten loose pipe and hose connections.
9. Check if the pressure gauge of the cooling circuit, if any,
displays a pressure value when the engine is running.
10. Check the entire exhaust pipe system for leaks while the
engine is running. Tighten loose pipe connections and replace
defective pipes immediately.
11. Check V-belts for wear and correct tension.
12. Check air filter.
12.9 Coupling
Couplings used for pump sets are maintenance-free.
However, check the alignment of the pump and driver once a
year. See section
12.10 Controller
Note
See also installation and operating instructions for
the diesel engine.
Warning
During and after operation, surfaces, components
and working materials of the diesel engine can be
very hot.
Warning
Fuel vapours are flammable. Therefore, never top up
fuel when the engine is running or when the engine is
warm.
Do not inhale fuel vapours when filling the fuel tank.
Ensure good ventilation of the room during the
refuelling so that the fuel vapours dissipate quickly.
Do not start the engine if there are fuel vapours in the
room.
Caution
Use the diesel fuel specified by the manufacturer of
the diesel engine.
Note
Collect water-containing and excess fuel in a
container and dispose of it in accordance with local
regulations.
Caution
Do not fill oil above the maximum mark. Overfilling
may damage the engine.
Use only the type of oil specified by the manufacturer
of the diesel engine.
Warning
Do not the remove cap of equalisation tank when the
engine is warm. The tank is under pressure.
Caution
Use only the type of coolant specified by the
manufacturer of the diesel engine.
Warning
A damaged exhaust system may result in
suffocation.
Note
See installation and operating instructions for the
controller.
