Engine Shut-Down; Maintenance Of Diesel Engine - Bison BS-20KVA Operation Manual

10.5 Engine shut-down

(1) Remove the load and operate the engine at low or idle speed for 5 minutes before shut-down. For
supercharged diesel engine, a certain period of operation without load before engine shut-down can
protect the supercharger from damage due to hot load.
(2) If anti-freezing agent is not used at a temperature lower than 5℃, drain coolant promptly after engine
is shut down to prevent damage of engine block.
(3) Every time after engine shut-down, please troubleshoot any failure discovered during the operation.
(4) If diesel engine is not used for a long period, please clean it and make proper oil seal to resist against
rust.

11. Maintenance of diesel engine

Correct service and maintenance are crucial for good performance and long service-life of diesel
engines. With proper service and maintenance, diesel engines can operate reliably for a long term and
ensure good economical efficiency. Users must perform daily maintenance on their units strictly in
accordance with instructions specified in this manual.
Please maintain and service your engines according to the instructions listed below and fill your
maintenance records in the appendix "List of Maintenance and Service". If engine is frequently
operating at a temperature higher than 40 ℃, the time interval for maintenance must be reduced. If
engine is working in an environment full of dust or under a situation where frequent shut-down is
inevitable, its maintenance periods should also be reduced.
List - Maintenance Period and Contents of Diesel Engine
Time Interval
of Maintenance
After breaking-in
(40 hours)
Ref
Drain the lubrication oil from the oil pan and clean the oil pan;
1
replace with new lubricating oil.
2 Clean the filter mesh for the lubricating oil collector
3 Check the tightening torque for the fastening bolts of exhaust pipe
4 Check and adjust the valve clearance
Replace the fuel filter and lubricating oil filter;
5
clean the dust on the air filter element
6 Check the installation angle of fuel injection pump
7 Check the driving belt tension
8 Check for any cracks on suspension cushion and any loose for nuts
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