OPERATING MANUAL FOR BUKH DV48ME ENGINES CONTENTS Page Pictures for recognition of engine ..........3 Introduction .................. 4 Standard equipment ..............4 Operating manual ................. 4 Preparation for the first start............5 Before start ................... 5 Electric start ................. 5 Hand start ..................
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.
Unscrew the filler plug and pour in oil until the bearing is full. Important:The stuffing box shall under no circumstances be force-lubrica- ted. These instructions are only valid for propeller equipment supplied by BUKH. If other equipment is mounted, we refer to the instructions given for this.
OPERATING MANUAL FOR BUKH DV48ME ENGINES After Start When the engine has started, the RPM should be 900-1000 RPM when idling. Check the oil pressure. Normally this should be 2-4.5 bar. With cold engine the RPM should be kept down so that the oil pressure does not exceed 4.5 bar.
OPERATING MANUAL FOR BUKH DV48ME ENGINES Fuel lift pump The fuel lift pump is a cam shaft driven sealed type diaphragm pump, which cannot be dismantled for repair or cleaning. It is recommended to install a water/dirt accumulating filter in the suction line to the pump.
OPERATING MANUAL FOR BUKH DV48ME ENGINES Freshwater cooling When using freshwater cooling it will be possible to reach a higher operating temperature of 70-95°C which will prolong the life of the engine. This cooling system is recommended for engines operating for more than 500 hours a year.
OPERATING MANUAL FOR BUKH DV48ME ENGINES Propeller equipment (As supplied by BUKH – for other types consult individual manufacturer’s instructions) Flexible stern tube: Every three years replace the three seal rings in the stuffing box “A” and the rubber hose “B” connecting stuffing boxand inter- mediate tube “C”...
OPERATING MANUAL FOR BUKH DV48ME ENGINES WINTER STORAGE OF THE ENGINE 1. Carry out the following whilst the boat is still in the water: Run the engine until normal workingtemperature is reached. Drain off engine and gear oil with the oil bilge pump.
OPERATING MANUAL FOR BUKH DV48ME ENGINES DV48ME TECHNICAL MAIN DATA WORKING PRINCIPLE………………………………………………………………………..…4-STROKE TURBOCHARGED NUMBER OF CYLINDERS ....................3 CYLINDER BORE/STROKE ..................... 85 mm / 85 mm CYLINDER VOLUME ......................1.447 Litres COMPRESSION RATIO ....................18,5:1 COMPRESSION PRESSURE ...
OPERATING MANUAL FOR BUKH DV48ME ENGINES RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE AND A CHECK LIST FOR BUKH ENGINES EVERY CHECK RECTIFY IF NEEDED YEARS Tightness of connections through hull: stern tube hull connection change sealing Check of lubricating oil: 2.1 a engine change oil 2.1.b engine...
OPERATING MANUAL FOR BUKH DV48ME ENGINES IRREGULAR OPERATION - CAUSES AND REMEDIES 1. Engine does not start SYMPTOM CAUSE REMEDY Insufficient or very little compression Inlet and/or exhaust valves leaking Grind or replace the valves, mill the seats Grease valve stems with 2/3 gas oil and 1/3 lub.
OPERATING MANUAL FOR BUKH DV48ME ENGINES LUBRICATING OIL CHART Lubricating oil for Auxili- engine: aries temp range OIL COMPANY OIL TYPE HD OIL GRADE & QUALITY BP OIL VISCO 5000 SAE 5W-40 API SJ/CF BP OIL Vanellus C4 Global SAE 15W-40 API CF-4/CF/SG...
factory and until full payment has been effected. 3. Orders Any order shall be confirmed in writing by Bukh A/S in 7. Remedying Defects order that an agreement on consignments can be If the consignment should prove defective, Bukh A/S considered as binding. undertakes during the first 24 months after the ...
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