Operation Manual

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Operating the Engine
Item Job A B C
1 When operating with blended fuel < 380 mm
2
/s (cSt) / 50 °C ,
we recommend running the engine for at least 1 hour
with distillate fuel before shutdown ●●
When operating with blended fuel > 380 mm
2
/s (cSt) / 50° C ,
the engine must be run for at least 1 hour with distillate fuel
before shut-down - longer than 72 hours - until the fuel system
is completely filled with distillate fuel.
2 To prevent heat accumulation, let engine idle for 5 minutes
or so before shutting it down from prolonged full-load service.
Where separate oil and coolant pumps are provided,
keep them going for 5 minutes following shut-down. ●● ●
3 Stop engine ●● ●
4 Switch off viscosity control, injector coolant pump,
fuel feed pump and fuel plunger sealing oil pump ●●
5 Close shut-off valve of air receiver ●●
6 Close shut-off valve of fuel service tank ●●
7 Close shut-off valves before and after water cooler ●●
8 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 09.00.01) ●
9 Drain all water from engine and attachments
(see Job 09.00.01) ●
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4-3-03
S/BVM 628
4.4.1 Stoppage / Layoff of Engine Running on Heavy Fuel or MDF Blend
A Short Period (Engine remains readily available)
B Prolonged Period
C Period exceeding 3 months