Technical data

control lamp lights up on setting the “ground” switch to ON position before starting the diesel

engine. When starting the diesel engine and when running it at the medium rotational speed the

control lamp shall go out (on the engines equipped with an electric starter) or reduce its bright-

ness (on the engines equipped with a starting engine) and the ammeter shall show some charging

current, which value shall decrease as the battery charge is restored.

1 – seasonal voltage adjustment screw

Fig. 31 – Seasonal adjustment of the alternator voltage

3.3.25. Maintenance of the Electric Torch Pre-Heater

During the operation ensure the reliability of fastening of the pre-heater, electric wiring

and fuel delivery pipe. Keep the pre-heater clean; do not allow fuel leakage (Fig. 32).