04. Maintenance Schedule
04.1
General
The maintenance necessary for the engine is mainly dependent on the
operating conditions. The periods stated in this schedule are guidance
values only, but must not be exceeded during the guarantee period. It
may be possible to lengthen the stated maintenance intervals consid-
erably depending on the engine load. See also the instruction books of
the turbocharger separate instructions for additional equipment and
chapter 03.
1 Before any steps are taken,
carefully read the corresponding
item in this Manual.
2 Note the Risk Reduction
in chapter 00A.
3 Note the Environmetal Hazards
in chapter 02A.
4 At all maintenance work,
observe the utmost cleanliness and
order.
5 Before dismantling,
check that all systems concerned are
drained or the pressure released
. After dismantling, immediately
cover holes for lubricating oil, gas and air with tape, plugs, clean cloth
or the like.
6 When exchanging a worn-out or damaged part
provided
with an identification mark stating cylinder or bearing number, mark
the new part with the same number on the same spot. Every exchange
should be entered in the engine log and the reason should be clearly
stated.
7 Always renew all gaskets, sealing rings and O-rings
at
maintenance work.
Note!
The O-rings in the cooling water system
must not be lubricated with oil based lubricants, use soap or similar.
8 After reassembling,
check that all screws and nuts are tight-
ened and locked, if necessary.
Caution! When overhauling the engine, make absolutely sure that the auto-
matic start and the priming pump are disconnected. Make also sure
that the starting air shut-off valve located before main starting valve
is closed. Then drain the engine starting air system to avoid engine
damage and/or personal injury.
Caution! When overhauling the engine, make absolutely sure that the gen-
erator breaker is secured/gear box is not engaged to avoid acci-
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