4.5 Engine shutdown
Preconditions
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Engine is not connected to load.
CAUTION
Shutting down from full-load operation may cause hot water to escape from the expansion tank.
Risk of scalding!
• Allow engine to cool down.
• Wear protective clothing, protective gloves, and safety goggles / safety mask.
NOTICE
Stopping the engine when it is running at full load subjects it to extreme thermal and mechanical
stresses.
Overheating of and, therefore, damage to components is possible!
• Before shutting down the engine, allow it to idle until the engine temperatures decrease and
constant levels are indicated.
Preparation
Item
Action
Engine
Allow the engine to cool down by running it at idle speed for approx. 5 mi-
nutes.
Stopping the engine
Item
Action
Engine
Stopping (→ Documentation of the vehicle/plant manufacturer).
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