DL06K Interim Tire-4 Diesel Engine Commissioning and Operation
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4.6. Maintenance and Care
4.6.1. Periodical Inspection and Maintenance
Regular inspection and maintenance are essential for preventing failure of the engine,
and keeping the capabilities of the engine at the maximum level.
4.6.2. Exchanging of lubrication oil
Engine oil and the oil filter are important factors affecting engine life. They affect ease
of starting, fuel economy, combustion chamber deposits and engine wear.
At the end of the break-in period , change the oil sump oil and replace the oil filter
cartridge.
4.6.3. Oil level gauge
Check the oil level with the oil level gauge
on a daily basis.
z The maximum and the minimum
scales are indicated on the oil level
gauge.
z Check the oil level after the engine is
kept horizontal 15 to 20 minutes after
stopping the engine.
z Check viscosity and contamination of
the oil on the oil level gauge, and replace the engine oil, if required.
CAUTION :
Do not add so much engine oil that the oil level rises above the max. marking
on the oil level gauge. Over lifting will result in damage to the engine.
4.6.4. Oil exchange procedure
Run the engine, and replace the oil with
the engine kept warm as follows.
z Remove the oil level gauge.
z Open the drain plug of the oil pan, and
drain the engine oil into a container.
EA4O4001
Oil pan fixing bolt
EK4OM058
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