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Operation and Maintenance Manual of WP13C Series Diesel Engines Operation and Maintenance Manual of WP13C Series Diesel Engines Weichai Power Co., Ltd Weichai Power Pursuit of Excellence...
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Otherwise, the warranty will be invalid. ◆ Every time before operating the engine, check whether the coolant and the oil are sufficient. ◆ The connecting rod bolts are disposable bolts, do not reuse them. Weichai Power Pursuit of Excellence...
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10. Do not run the diesel engine at idle speed for a long time, generally no more than 10min. 11. Please use the oil filter, diesel filter and air filter made by the manufacturers designated by our company. Otherwise, we will not provide the “three guarantees” service. Weichai Power Pursuit of Excellence...
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During operation, if there is any problem, please do not hesitate to contact the after-sales service department of our company timely, and they will offer you prompt and considerate services. October, 2013 Weichai Power Pursuit of Excellence...
4. Maintenance during long-term shutdown of diesel engine ........11 5. Operation requirements of diesel engine ..............12 Chapter V Troubleshooting ..................15 Chapter VI List of Wearing Parts of WP13C series diesel engines ......20 Weichai Power Pursuit of Excellence...
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Operation and Maintenance Manual of WP13C Series Diesel Engines Weichai Power Pursuit of Excellence - 1 -...
0.6mm) Exhaust valve closed 21° after top dead center Starting manner Electric start Oil capacity L Cooling manner Sea and fresh water circulation Overall dimensions mm 1595×844×1388 Total mass kg 1200 Weichai Power Pursuit of Excellence - 2 -...
It is recommended that Weichai special lubricating oil be used. When the engine is stay still, the oil level shall be between the highest and lowest scale lines on the dipstick.
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The fuel return pipe shall not contact with sharp edges, or be bent into sharp corner, or even twisted. Improper mounting of the fuel return pipe may cause fuel leakage to engine. Weichai Power Pursuit of Excellence - 5 -...
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(4) Tighten the clamping bolts of fuel injector by the torque of 8Nm+90°; (5) Tighten the high pressure fuel inlet joint (nut) by the torque of (50-55) Nm. Weichai Power Pursuit of Excellence - 6 -...
Caution: After stopped in winter or cold regions (environment temperature below 5℃), if there is no antifreeze in the coolant, open the plugs on the engine body and the oil cooler simultaneously to drain the coolant to prevent the engine body from frost cracking. Weichai Power Pursuit of Excellence - 7 -...
The voltage of DC starter is 24V and the power is 5.4kW, rotate rightward, and the number of teeth is 10. See figure 2-10 for starter circuit diagram. The internal circuit of starter is connected, the external terminals: 30: To battery positive terminal; 31: To ground; 50: To solenoid switch Weichai Power Pursuit of Excellence - 8 -...
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After mounting of the exhaust pipes, it is required that the exhaust back pressure of diesel engine shall not exceed 7.5kPa; otherwise, the engine performance will be affected. As Weichai Power Pursuit of Excellence - 9 -...
1500h each year. If the running time of diesel engine each year does not exceed 500h, the maintenance intervals can be 0.5 times of the above intervals. If the running time of diesel engine each year exceeds 1500h, the maintenance intervals can be 1.5 times of the above intervals. Weichai Power Pursuit of Excellence - 10 -...
Use the high pressure spray gun filled with intake/exhaust pipe oil seal oil to spray the oil seal oil toward the inlet of supercharger until the Weichai Power Pursuit of Excellence - 11 -...
Check whether the circuits of the starting system are normal and whether the battery charging is sufficient. Open the fuel tank valve, and drain the air in the fuel system by using the hand pump on Weichai Power Pursuit of Excellence - 12 -...
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Fuel: select diesel fuels of different grades according to outdoor temperatures in winter; b. Lubricating oil: select lubricating oil of different viscosity according to seasons; c. Coolant: add antifreeze additives to the cooling system, select coolant of different grades and Weichai Power Pursuit of Excellence - 13 -...
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Fuel pipe leaks or blocked blockage, replace the element Wash the fuel tank, filter assembly and pipe, Poor fuel quality change the fuel Injection pump or speed governor seriously worn Repair or replace Weichai Power Pursuit of Excellence - 15 -...
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Insufficient pressure of supercharging system Inspect and remove leakage with pipes and joints Abnormal working of supercharger Inspect or change the assembly Intercooler damaged, blocked or leaks Change or repair 6. Exhaust gray or blue smoke Weichai Power Pursuit of Excellence - 16 -...
Inspect the oil pipe and connector, repair or replace High temperature of water in cooling system and inlet oi Examine the cooling system and correct it Oil inlet filter suffering great resistance Change the element Weichai Power Pursuit of Excellence - 17 -...
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Inspect the valve and adjust Too large gap between gears or the teeth are broken Inspect and replace the damaged parts The liner or piston are worn or scratch the cylinder Inspect and repair or replace Weichai Power Pursuit of Excellence - 18 -...
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Rectifier tube damaged Replace the assembly paper insulation damaged Repair wires are disconnected Low voltage adjusted by the regulator Repair Contacts of regulator are burnt Repair or replace the assembly 16. Undercharged generator Weichai Power Pursuit of Excellence - 19 -...
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