Running-In - Vetus M4.55 Operation Manual

3 Use
FUEL
VD00002
5 Fuel
Ensure that the fuel tank is filled with die-
sel fuel.
Use only clean, water-free, commercial
approved diesel fuel.
For fuel grade see page 83.
Bleed the fuel system, see page 36.
W
arning
Never fill the fuel tank while the engine is
running. Do not spill fuel. Prevent unnec-
essary pollution.
6 Other preparations
• Check battery and cable connections.
• Start the engine, see page 22, and let it
run for about 10 minutes without load.
Check the engine and all connections
(fuel, cooling water and exhaust) for
leaks.
First commissioning

7 Running-in

In order to ensure a long life for your
engine, please observe the following for
the first 50 operating hours:
• Allow the engine to reach operating
temperature before applying a load.
• Avoid fast acceleration.
• Do not allow the engine to run faster
than 3/4 of maximum RPM.
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