Operation and Maintenance Manual for PowerKit 6M16 Series
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including 15W40, can be used within the specified temperature range. At occasional low
temperature, the engine oil can be preheated by taking appropriate measures, or replace the engine
oil suitable for the ambient temperature.
Time interval for replacement of engine oil is based on the requirements of maintenance and
service.
a)The engine is generally not filled with lubricating oil in delivery, and lubricating oil must be filled
prior to starting of diesel engine.
b) Please select the lubricating oil with appropriate viscosity grade based on the ambient
temperature (see table 1), and only multi-grade oil can be used.
c) It is recommended to use Baudouin Power special lubricating oil.
d)When the engine is stopped and remains stationary, the oil level in the oil pan must be located in
between the maximum and the minimum markings of the oil dipstick.
e)So far, the engine oil additives has not been found to bring any positive effect on operation of
6M16 series diesel engine, so the use of any engine oil additive is strictly forbidden.
Table 2-1 Selection of lubricating oil grade based on ambient temperature
Notice: The lubricating oil with grade CF-4 or above is used to 6M16 diesel engine forpower
generation. Each time when replacing the lubricating oil, the oil filter element must be replaced!
Ambient
temperature
Ambient
temperature
Multi-grade
oil
