Operation
Solé, S.A. C-243 b, km 2 · 08760 Martorell (Barcelona) ·Tel. +34 93 775 14 00 · www.solediesel.com · [email protected]
16
Marine diesel engines. Operator’s manual
Section 4 - Operation
4.1.
Prestart checklist
Follow these checks and inspections to ensure the correct engine operation. In addition, some
checks require verification after unit starts.
AIR CLEANER: Check for a clean and installed air cleaner element to prevent unfiltered air
from entering the engine.
AIR INLETS: Check for clean and unobstructed air inlets.
BATTERY: Check for tight battery connections.
COOLANT LEVEL: Check the coolant level according to coolant circuit capacity.
DRIVE BELTS: Check the belt condition and tension of the coolant pump and battery charging
alternator belt.
EXHAUST SYSTEM: Check for exhaust leaks and blockages. Check the silencer and piping
condition and check for tight exhaust system connections.
Check that the exhaust outlet is unobstructed.
FUEL LEVEL: Check the fuel level and keep the tank(s) full to ensure adequate fuel supply.
OIL LEVEL: Maintain the oil level below dipstick high mark and above dipstick low mark.
OPERATING AREA: Check for obstructions that could block the flow of admission air.
SEAWATER PUMP PRIMING: Prime the seawater pump before initial startup. To prime the
pump:
-
Close the seacock
-
Remove the hose from the seawater-filter outlet
-
Fill the hose and seawater pump with clean water
-
Reconnect the hose to the water filter outlet
-
Open the seacock
Confirm seawater pump operation on startup as indicated by water discharge from the
exhaust outlet.
4.2.
Cranking the engine
1.
TURN ON THE KEY POSITION. To start all instruments with fuel pump.
2.
TURN THE KEY TO PREHEATING POSITION. To heat the engine for a
few seconds before the start.
3.
TURN THE KEY TO STARTER POSITION. To feed the starter and start
the engine.
If the engine doesn't start after several attempts to start, may cause water entering in the
engine. See warning label on the engine.
After starting up the engine, check the following points. If you find anything wrong, immediately
stop the engine, and then investigate the cause.
1.
Lubrication oil pressure should be from 0,19 to 0,44 MPa (2 to 4,5 kgf/cm2) at nominal
speed.
2.
Coolant temperature should be 75 to 90ºC.
3.
Oil temperature should be 120ºC.
