Operators Manual

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4. Check the engine for leaks.
a. Check all hoses, hose clamps, and pipe unions on the engine for
tightness. Shut down the engine and tighten them if necessary.
b. Check the oil feed and return lines at the turbocharger for leaks. Shut
down the engine and tighten them if necessary.
5. Shut down the engine.
NOTE: If the engine operating temperature is below 60ºC (140ºF), the
engine must be on a level surface and then shut down for 60 minutes for an
accurate oil level reading. Otherwise, the engine must be brought up to an
operating temperature of 60ºC (140ºF), parked on a level surface and then
shut down for five minutes for an accurate oil level reading.
6. Check the oil level using the oil dipstick. The oil level is measured using the
crosshatch area on the dipstick. If the oil reading within the crosshatch area,
then the oil is at the proper level for engine operation.
7. Check all the mounting fasteners on the engine for tightness.
Checking the Coolant Level (Cold Check)
Check coolant level as follows:
1. Ensure that all coolant plugs in the bottom of the radiator and on the
radiator outlet pipe are secure and tight.
2. Check the coolant level. The cooling system is correctly filled when the
coolant is between the full and low marks on the surge tank.
Operating Instructions for Starting the Engine
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