Introduction; Standard Equipment; Operating Manual - Bukh DV24 ME Owner's Handbook Manual

OPERATING MANUAL FOR BUKH DV24ME ENGINES
BASIC ENGINE CONFIGURATION:
The BUKH engine is a four-stroke marine diesel engine with direct fuel injection and the following basic equipment:
Crankcase with oil pan, one-piece cylinder head with 2 valves per cylinder, forged crankshaft with counterweights, balance
weights, cast iron connecting rods, light metal pistons, water-cooled exhaust manifold; all necessary pipework for exhaust,
coolant, fuel and lubricating oil are fitted on engine.
A reverse/reduction gearbox with integrated thrust bearing is fitted on the engine.
No BUKH diesel engine is sent from the factory without having been thoroughly tested.
The tests have shown that the engine in all aspects is working satisfactorily and is generating its full power.
You will expect the engine to work reliably witout giving any problems, and to achieve this you are asked to follow the
instructions in this manual. By so doing, you will get the best from your BUKH engine.
If a problem with the engine should arise, we ask you to apply to one of our distributors, who will always be ready to
help you, having skilled personnel, necessary tools etc., and at the same time you will be sure that only original BUKH
spare parts are used.
Do always use original BUKH spare parts.
When ordering spare parts from the distributor please state: Engine type and serial number, description and number of
parts.
As Aabenraa Motorfabrik is always endeavouring to improve the engines, the specifications mentioned are subject to
alterations without previous notice.
Read this instruction book thoroughly before starting your new BUKH Diesel Engine.
Reverse-reduction gear
Decompression lever
Wet sump lubrication oil system
Full-flow lubrication oil filter
Automatic injection timing
Centrifugal governor
Watercooled exhaust manifold
Air inlet filter and silencer
Fuel lift pump
Electric start
Charging alternator
Operating remote panel with:
a) Charging light

OPERATING MANUAL

Before the engine is put into use you are recommended to get familiar with the placing of the following components of
engine and gear:
Fuel oil filter, lub oil filter and air intake filter, fuel lift pump with handle, zincrod in the crankcase and water-separator in the
fuel pipe (if mounted).
Where is lub oil poured into engine and gear and where are the dipsticks placed? Where is fuel oil filled into the fuel tank
and where is the drain plug placed? Where is the main switch?
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STANDARD EQUIPMENT for DV24ME
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Fittings for remote control
Standard set of tools
Drain pump for lub. oil
Following documentation is delivered with the engine:
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Flex. engine mounts (optional)
Stern gear (optional)
Raised hand start (optional)
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Lub. oil pressure warning light
Cooling water temp. warning light
Key switch for start and stop
Audible warning
Operating manual with sparepart katalog
Test certificate
Heinrich Callesen A/S