Operation Manual

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Operating the Engine
Item Job A B C
1 To prevent heat accumulation, let engine idle for 10 minutes
or so before shutting down from prolonged full-load service. ●● ●
Where separate oil and coolant pumps are provided, keep
them going for 10 minutes following engine shutdown.
2 Stop engine ●● ●
3 Close shut-off valve of air receiver ●●
4 Close shut-off valves of fuel service tank ●●
5 Close shut-off valves before and after water colle ●●
6 When frost is imminent, switch on water preheater,
unless an anti-freeze has been added,
or drain all water from engine and attachments
(see Job Card 09.00.01) ●
7 Drain all water from engine and attachments
(see Job Card 09.00.01) ●
8 Drain all lubricating oil from engine and attachments
(except speed governor) ●
9 Preserve engine (section 6.5) ●
10 While the engine is out of service, switch on standby lube oil pump
once a week, open indicator valves and turn engine over.
(This applies only in the case of vibration of the shut-down engine,
e.g. due to other engines in service) ●
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4.4 Stoppage / Layoff of Engine Running on Distillate Fuel
A Short period (Engine remains readily available)
B Prolonged Period
C Period exceeding 3 months