Systems and scheduled
maintenance
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Marine diesel engines. Operator’s manual
Maintenance task. Water separator filter purge
The fuel system must have a water separator filter (supplied as accessory) to
avoid the inlet of water in the fuel circuit. According to the maintenance plan it is
necessary to purge the filter to eliminate water periodically. This is the procedure:
1.
Close the water tap.
2.
Unscrew the bleed screw to remove water.
3.
Unscrew the filter housing together with the O-ring and remove them.
4.
Clean all the elements, specifically the sedimentation chamber. Change the filter if
necessary.
5.
Assemble the elements again. Check that it does not leak.
Maintenance task. Fuel filter change
Procedure to change the fuel filter:
1.
Close the fuel supply valve.
2.
Disconnect fuel pipes from the fuel filter.
3.
Remove fuel filter with a bell key.
4.
Place a new fuel filter.
5.
Reconnect fuel pipes from the fuel filter.
6.
Open the fuel supply valve.
7.
Once finished with this operation, start the genset and check for oil leaks.
Wash hands after any contact with diesel fuel.
Maintenance task. Injection pump inspection
The injection pump is adjusted at factory and should never be adjusted carelessly. Such
adjustment, whenever is required, shall be made by workshop authorized by SOLÉ DIESEL, since a
precision pump monitor and skill knowledge are required.
You must check:
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The presence of exhaust smoke colour. Quickly accelerate the genset. If the engine does not
produce black or dark-hued exhaust smoke, the pump is working properly.
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Any leak in the injection pump body or in the fuel lines.
Maintenance task. Injector inspection
This operation requires special tools and must be performed made by workshop authorized
by SOLÉ DIESEL.
Maintenance task. Bleeding air from the fuel system
Prime the fuel system to bleed the air from the circuit. Trapped air in the fuel system can
cause difficult starting and erratic engine operation. It is necessary to prime the system:
✓
Before starting the engine for the first time.
✓
After running out of fuel and adding fuel to the tank.
