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5.2 PRELIMINARY RUNNING TESTS
5.2.1 NO-LOAD RUNNING TEST
Run the engine at low speed for a few minutes. Keep a constant check on the oil pressure (see heading 2.3).
5.2.2 RUNNING-IN
During initial run-in, may last lasts for the first 50 hours of duty, take into account the following points:
(1) Daily checking performances must be made without failure.
(2) Engine must be operated at idle speed and heated up minimum 5 minutes after its starting.
(3) Avoid a speeded-up acceleration.
(4) Use the engine at 100% of maximum power for limited periods.
(5) Carefully comply with the inspection and maintenance instructions shown in this manual.
warning!
The longer the initial running-in period with reduced loads, the longer will be the working lifetime of the various
parts of the engine with consequent savings in terms of maintenance and running costs
