Maintenance; Engine, General - Volvo TAD1240GE Operator's Manual

Maintenance

This chapter contains general technical information and instructions detailing how the recommended maintenance
should be performed. Read carefully through the instructions before starting the task. The time frames for when
each maintenance point should be performed are given in the previous chapter: Maintenance schedule.
WARNING! Read through the safety instructions for maintenance and service work in the chapter: Safety in-
formation, before starting to work.
WARNING! Maintenance and service work shall be performed on a stopped engine if not otherwise indicated.
Stop the engine before the engine cover/hood is opened or removed. Make inadvertent start-up impossible
by removing the starting key and disconnect the power using the main switch.

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General inspection
Get in the habit of giving the engine and engine
compartment a "visual" inspection before starting the
engine and after operation when the engine has
stopped. This will help you to quickly realize if somet-
hing unusual has happened or is happening.
Look especially carefully for oil, fuel and coolant lea-
kage, loose screws, worn or loose drive belts, loose
connections or damaged hoses and wires. The in-
spection only takes a few minutes but can mean that
serious service interruptions and costly repairs can be
avoided.
WARNING! Puddles of fuel, oil or grease on the
engine or in the engine compartment are a fire
hazard and must be removed as soon as they
are noticed.
IMPORTANT! If leakage of oil, fuel or coolant is
detected the cause must be determined and the
problem resolved before the engine is started.
IMPORTANT! When cleaning with a high-
pressure sprayer the following instructions must
be kept in mind: Never point the spray at seals,
rubber hoses or electric components.
Charge air pipes, check
Check the condition of the charge air pipes and
clamps looking for leaks or other damage. Change as
needed.