Contents
MAN marine diesel engines D2868 LE.. / D2862 LE4..
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Carefully read through the Operating Instructions before starting any work!
This particularly applies to the General Safety Instructions section
and the safety instructions in the various chapters.
7 Control and operation 59.............................................................
7.1 Prerequisite 59..................................................................
7.2 Safety instructions 59............................................................
7.3 Preparation for operation 60.......................................................
7.3.1 Checking and topping up the fuel level 61......................................
7.3.2 Checking and topping up the coolant 61.......................................
7.3.3 Checking the engine oil level 63..............................................
7.3.4 Topping up the engine oil 64.................................................
7.3.5 Check water separator of fuel filters 65........................................
7.3.6 Daily inspection before starting the engine 66..................................
7.4 Starting and stopping the engine 67................................................
7.5 Running the engine for ship operation 68............................................
7.5.1 Operating ranges for marine engines 68.......................................
7.5.2 Display systems and instruments 69..........................................
7.5.3 Override system 72.........................................................
8 Maintenance and care 73..............................................................
8.1 Requirements 73................................................................
8.2 Safety instructions 73............................................................
8.3 Maintenance schedule 74.........................................................
8.4 Maintenance work 75.............................................................
8.4.1 Engine oil change 75.......................................................
8.4.2 Maintaining the fuel filter 80.................................................
8.4.3 Bleeding the fuel system 85.................................................
8.4.4 Changing the coolant 86....................................................
8.4.5 Changing the air filter 91....................................................
8.4.6 Poly-V-belt 92.............................................................
8.4.7 Checking condition 92......................................................
8.4.8 Changing poly-V-belts 92...................................................
8.4.9 Alternator 93..............................................................
8.4.10 Visual inspections on the engine, external cleaning 93..........................
9 Faults 95............................................................................