First Commissioning - Vetus M Series Operation Manual

3 First commissioning

Engine Oil 15W40
API: CF4, CG4, CH4, CI4
ACEA: A3/B3, A3/B4, E7
For example:
- Vetus Marine Diesel Engine Oil 15W40
- Shell Rimula R4 L 15W40
litres Imp. pt
M2 : 2.3 4.0
M3 : 3.4 6.0
M4 : 5.5 9.7
1 Commissioning the engine
Before starting the engine for the first time,
the following procedures must be carried out:
20
OIL
US pt
4.9
7.2
11.6
2 Filling with engine oil
As a rule engines are delivered empty of oil.
• Fill the engine with oil through the filler
neck on top of the valve cover.
For quantity and oil specification see page
118 and 126.
• Check the oil level with the dipstick, see
page 48.
A second oil filling cap is located at the distri-
bution cover.
OIL