Technical data

Operation 3–05

3.5 Operational checks

DANGER

Unguarded rotating and moving engine components.

Risk of serious injury – danger to life!

• Take special care when working on a running engine.

WARNING

Engine noise above 85 dB (A).

Risk of damage to hearing!

• Wear ear protectors.

Operational checks

Item Task

Control and display panels Check indicated operating parameters (speed, temperatures, pressures).

Engine under load

Engine at nominal speed

Check engine/plant and all pipework visually for leaks, rectify any leaks with

the engine stopped.

Check for abnormal running noises and vibrations.

Fuel prefilter Check if indicated differential pressure is within the limit (→ Page 6 – 27).

Exhaust system Check exhaust color (→ Page 5 – 01).

Intercooler Check condensate drain(s) for water discharge and obstruction

(→ Page 6 – 34).

Air filter Check signal ring position of service indicator (→ Page 6 – 37);

Replace air filter (→ Page 6 – 35), if the signal ring is completely visible in

the service indicator control window.

Coolant pump Check relief bore (→ Page 6 – 47).

Compressed-air system (if

installed)

Check operating pressure at pressure gauge.

Fill compressed-air tank to maximum pressure;

ain condensate from compressed-air tank, pressure drop must not exceed 1

bar.