McLaughlin MCL 36C, Repair Manual

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ENGINE OPERATION
3.1 Commissioning
As a rule, engines are delivered empty
of oil. Pour lube oil into the oil filler
neck (arrow). For oil grade and
viscosity, see pg 4.1
Fill oil into the oil sump up to the “ min. ” mark
on the engine dip stick.
In addition, top up the oil quantity of the supply
hoses and of the external oil cooler (according to
manufacturer’s details).
Allow the engine to run warm until the
thermostat opens (at approx. 95 deg. C).
Allow the engine to run for approx. 2 mins.
Switch off the engine.
Fill oil into the oil sump up to the “ max. ” mark
on the engine dip stick (for oil quantity see 9.1).
3.1.1 Adding Engine Oil
3.1.1.1 Initial Engine Oil Fill-up for
B/FM1011F Series
3.1.1.2 Initial Engine OIl Fill-up for
B/FM 1011F Series
3.1.1.3 Initial Engine Oil Fill-up for
B/FM 1011F Genset Engine
5.1.9
Fill oil into the oil sump up to the “ max ” mark on
the engine dip stick (for oil top-up quantity see 9.1)
Start the engine and allow to run at a low idling
speed for approx. 2 mins.
Switch off the engine.
Check the oil level, if necessary, top up oil to the
“ max ” mark.
Check the oil level, and if necessary, top up
oil to the “ max .” mark.
Start up the engine and allow to run at a
lower idling speed for approx. 2 mins.
Switch of the engine.
Check the oil level and fill up with oil up to
the “ max .” mark.
If the person operating the engine does not run up the
engine until the thermostat opens, the oil level may lie
above the “
max ” mark on the engine dip stick when
delivered. The level can then only be assessed after
the engine has been run up.