MAK M20, Operating Instructions Manual

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Introduction
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M20-M601C
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The present operating instructions include notes and guidelines for proper handling of the engine
plant. It is matched with the equipment condition and the type of fuel sold.
Since the type of fuel used considerably influences the service life of the components, the Caterpil-
lar / MaK after-sales service has to be consulted when it is required to change from destillate fuel
operation to heavy fuel oil operation, in order to ensure an expert retrofit of the engine plant and to
exchange the necessary documentation. When changing over from heavy fuel oil operation to
destillate operation, the Caterpillar / MaK after-sales service should also be consulted for a longer
period of time so that a documentation with extended maintenance intervals can be made available.
With regard to operation and maintenance of the engine including the necessary work to be carried
out, the operating instructions are subdivided into the following chapters:
A1 Technical engine data
A3 Operating instructions
A4 Fuels
A5 Maintenance
A6 Tools
With the respective information contained in the individual chapters, the technical personnel is able
to maintain the engine in such a manner that regarding its output, reliability, economy and service
life optimum operating results can be achieved.
If you need further information or if you have any other questions, we kindly ask you to contact our
department service technology.
The operating instructions do not release the personnel in charge of this engine plant from their
duty to take care. The recognized rules of technology are to be observed, taking into account
overriding regulations, observance of the general safety measures and locally applicable accident
prevention regulations. Data or explanations assumed to be the basic knowledge of trained techni-
cal and engine room personnel, are not contained.
Caterpillar / MaK is not responsible for damage caused by improper operation and maintenance.
These operating instructions are only intended for our customers. All rights reserved for this docu-
ment. All technical data contained in these operating instructions must neither be reproduced, distri-
buted nor utilized for competitive purposes or disclosed to third parties without our express approval.
Postal address: Caterpillar Motoren GmbH & Co. KG, P.O. Box 9009, D-24157 Kiel
Telephone: +49(0)431- 3995-01 (chief operator)
Telefax: +49(0)431-3995-2010(after-sales service only)
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