Mercedes-Benz Conecto, Manual

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Operation
Running-in guideline
Running-in guideline
Running in the chassis and drive train
Note:
The way in which the chassis and drive
train of the new bus are treated during
the first 3,000 miles (5,000 km) is crit-
ical to the bus' future performance and
service life.
Note:
The load to which the bus is subjected
during this period should be increased
only gradually. The maintenance and lub-
rication tasks specified in the Mainten-
ance Record should be carried out con-
scientiously.
Caution:
Do not place the engine under full load
during the running-in period. Up to
1,200 miles (2,000 km): run in with
care. Drive at no higher than 3/4 of the
maximum rpm in each gear. After 1,200
miles (2,000 km): slowly increase to the
economic rpm in each gear. During the
running-in period, do not drive the bus for
long distances at the same road speed =
same rpm. Varying engine speeds and
therefore varying loads demanded of the
entire drive train are favourable to the
running-in of the bus.
Starting the engine
Note:
Precondition: parking brake applied,
transmission in neutral position, electrical
system on.
Note:
At outside temperatures of below -20 °C,
preheat the engine with the water heater
(refer to “Heating/ventilation/air-condi-
tioning control panel”).
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CONECTO (C628.3--)/08.2007 GB