Maintenance
Drive unit - diesel engine
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4.02 Drive unit - diesel engine
4.02.01 General
WARNING
Inflammable fuel!
Risk of injury due to fire and explosion.
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Do not smoke. No open fire.
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Do not breathe in fuel vapours.
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Catch spilling fuel or water sump, do not allow to seep away into
the ground!
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NOTICE
Inadmissible fuel or inadmissible lubricating oil for the diesel
engine!
Risk of damage to the diesel engine or to the system for exhaust
treatment.
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Use only the fuel specified in the operating instructions.
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Use only the engine oil specified in the operating instructions.
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Observe the indicating labels affixed at the filler necks for fuel and
engine oil.
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NOTICE
Damage to engine due to soiling!
Dirt in the fuel system damages the diesel engine.
Prior to work on the fuel system:
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Clean components and their vicinity thoroughly (e.g. with high
pressure washer).
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Ensure no soiling or dust enters the fuel system (cover soiled
areas with plastic film).
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Dry cleaned, wet areas with compressed air.
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NOTE
Be sure to vent the fuel system after performing any work on
the open fuel system or when the fuel tank has run empty.
Make a test run to inspect the fuel system for leaks.
Adhere to running-in regulations, servicing intervals and care measures
for diesel engine as specified in the instruction manual of the engine
manufacturer.