Operation and Maintenance Manual
Operating fluids and maintenance
Maintenance activities
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Check that the filter module is clean and make sure that the thread adapter fits
firmly in the filter module.
If the filter module is dirty:
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Clean filter module.
Information
Dirt!
Can destroy the common rail system.
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Make sure that no dirt enters the clean side of the filter.
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Leave the residual diesel fuel in the filter housing.
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Never reuse a main fuel filter after it has been used once.
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Pay attention to the special instructions for working on the common rail system,
see the “Safety” chapter.
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Lightly oil the sealing ring on the main fuel filter. (Use engine oil).
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Screw on new main fuel filter until the sealing ring contacts the filter module.
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Tighten main fuel filter by hand 3/4 of a revolution.
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Vent fuel system.
5.14.5 Replace the primary fuel filter — SL106
Make sure that:
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A reservoir with the required capacity is ready.
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A primary fuel filter insert is on hand.
The primary fuel filter with water trap and manual fuel feed pump is at some
distance from the diesel engine and is mounted differently depending on the device
design.
See the generator sets' operating manual for the procedure.
WARNING
Open flames!
Injuries, fire and explosion! Can cause injuries or death.
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Avoid open flames or other ignition sources when performing maintenance or
inspection work on the fuel system.
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Perform maintenance and inspection work only when the Diesel engine has
been shut down.
5.14.6 Take coolant sample and perform coolant analysis —
SL120
CAUTION
Hot coolant!
Risk of burns! Can cause injuries.
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Turn off engine and let it cool down.
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