Operation
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Carefully read these Operating Instructions before starting any work!
This is especially valid for the chapter on General Safety Instructions
and the safety instructions in each of the chapters.
7.3
Preparations prior to operation
Simple yet regularly performed engine inspections as part of the daily routine can prevent looming engine
damage and engine failure. These inspections require neither tools nor testing equipment. Simple visual
and functional checks are sufficient on a daily basis before starting the engine or after long periods of dow
ntime. Each inspection takes just a few minutes
Experience and expertise in dealing with gas engines allow minor errors to be detected at an early stage so
that major engine damage can be prevented.
User tip
Engine damage is caused by several smaller faults which, in a chain reaction, can lead to
serious engine damage or the engine becoming a total write-off.
For this reason:
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Simply perform visual and functional checks regularly.
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Remedy minor faults or malfunctions immediately.
A basic requirement for trouble-free operation is the provision of service products that have been approved
by MAN.
Prior to each operation, check the fuel level, coolant level and oil level.
Top up the diesel fuel, coolant and oil as necessary.
NOTE
The liability for material defects no longer applies if non-approved fuels, lubricants and coo
lants are used.
Liability of material defects is terminated if non-approved fluids and lubricants are used.
For this reason:
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Only use approved fuels, lubricants and coolants (see “Fuels, Lubricants and Coolants" publication“).
7.3.1
Checking the gas quality, opening the gas supply
DANGER
Danger to life due to highly inflammable materials
Fire risk due to highly inflammable materials, fluids and gases.
For this reason:
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No smoking is allowed in the danger zone.
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No naked flames or sources of ignition are allowed in the danger zone.
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Keep fire extinguishers at hand.
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Immediately report any suspicious substances, fluids or gases to the person in charge.
1. Check the gas quality, also see “MAN data sheet - Minimum requirements on gas quality for MAN gas
engines".
2. Open gas supply.
