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MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
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BRITISH NATURAL GAS
CONTINUOUS DUTY CHECK LIST (BASED ON ENGINES RUNNING AT 1500 RPM NORMAL
OPERATION AND
EXTENDED OIL CHANGE PERIOD)
NOTE : All bolts, hose clips, terminal connections, pipes and joints, should be checked for tightness and leaks after the first 100 hrs and every 3 months
thereafter.
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Change at first 500 hrs, then every 1000 hrs, until an extended oil change period has been established, which will depend on the
result of a series of analyses
(see pages 1 4 -15 ) .
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Also check front and rear crankshaft oil seals.
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Whichever is sooner.
CONTINUOUS DUTY MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS TO BE PERFORMED
A B C D E F G
SYSTEM OPERATION DESCRIPTION
F
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100
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DAIL
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EV
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1000
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EV
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3000
HRS
EV
ERy
12000
HRS
EV
ERy
20000
HRS
Lubricating Check
Change
Clean
Change
For leaks and oil pressure
Engine oil level
Full flow filters (normal or change-over)
Engine oil
Crankcase Breather (and centrifugal oil filter, if fitted)
Closed circuit crankcase breather
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Cooling Check
Change
Grease
Change
Clean
For radiator air restriction
Operation of coolant heater
Hoses and connections for leaks
Coolant level and operating temperature
Antifreeze & inhibitor concentration
Belt condition & tension
Fan and alternator belts
Fan hub & jockey pulley bearing
Coolant
Cooling system
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EVERY 12 MONTHS
Air Check
Change
For leaks
Air cleaner restriction
Pipes and connection
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Gas Check
Check
Check
Renew
Check
Clean
Adjust
Change
For leaks
Governor linkage
Gas lines & connections
Diaphragm in regulator
Wiring (incl. high tension lead, renew if required)
Spark plugs (reset)
First 500 hours and then
Bridge pieces and valves First 100 hours and then
Spark plugs
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EVERY 2000 HOURS
Exhaust Check
Clean
Check
For leaks
For exhaust restrictions
Turbocharger comp wheel & diffuser
Turbocharger bearing clearances • • • • •
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Engine
Related Check
Check
Check
Overhaul
Re-ring
Overhaul Fenner taper lock bush (First 50 hours)
Vibration damper
Engine mountings
Cylinder heads
Piston (if necessary)
Engine (new pistons, liners, etc.) •
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Electrical Check Battery charging system, ignition system
Battery electrolyte level, specific gravity
Belt condition & tension
Clean & reset magnetic pick-ups
Protection switches & alarms
Starter motor mounting bolts & terminals •
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