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Operating and Maintenance Manual
10
Engine system
10.1
Proper use
The engine must not be modified.
Observing the instructions and maintenance intervals as well as the professional execution of mainte-
nance work in keeping with these operating and maintenance instructions are all essential to proper
use of the engine.
To prevent premature wear or damage to the engine, follow the instructions in this section:
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Do not place more load on the engine as is consistent with proper use.
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If a malfunction occurs, determine the cause immediately and have it removed so that it does not
cause greater damage.
Do not operate or work on this equipment unless you have read and understand the instructions and
warnings in the Operation and Maintenance Manual. Failure to follow the instructions or heed the
warnings could result in injury or death.
WARNING
Burn hazard
Contact with high pressure fuel may cause fluid penetration and burn hazards. High pressure fuel
spray may cause a fire hazard.
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Failure to follow these inspection, maintenance and service instructions may cause personal in-
jury or death.
WARNING
Sulfuric acid burn hazard
The exhaust gas cooler may contain a small amount of sulfuric acid. The use of fuel with sulfur levels
greater than 15 ppm may increase the amount of sulfuric acid formed. The sulfuric acid may spill
from the cooler during service of the engine. The sulfuric acid will burn the eyes, skin and clothing on
contact.
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Always wear the appropriate personal protective equipment that is noted on the material safety
data sheet for sulfuric acid.
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Always follow the directions for first aid that are noted on a material safety data sheet for sulfuric
acid.
10.2
Engine operation
Observing the following operation and maintenance guidelines is essential to the proper use of the en-
gine.
Operation and Maintenance Guidelines
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Before starting the engine
If the engine has not been run for several weeks, fuel may have drained from the fuel system. Air
may have entered the filter housing. Also, when fuel filters have been changed, some air space
will be left in the housing. In these instances, prime the fuel system.
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Cold weather starting
Startability will be improved at temperatures below 10 °C (50 °F) from the use of engine block
heater or from other means.
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