Stopping The Engine; Using The Engine Infrequently - Sole Diesel MINI 17 Instruction Manual

For MINI-17/26/29/33/44/55 engines

STOPPING THE ENGINE

Allow to run at low speed for 4 or 5 minutes and place the gearbox remote
control lever in the neutral position. Turn the starter key to "STOP"
And mantain this position until the engine is fully stopped. With the engine
stopped the starter key returns to "OFF" position automatically.
If engine is not to run for a longer period, it is advisable to shut fuel and water
cocks and also to disconnect the battery.

6.3 USING THE ENGINE INFREQUENTLY

Take special precautions in installations where the engine must cut in rapidly and suddenly after long periods of inactivity
(emergency power systems, fire prevention systems and harsh ambient conditions).
For specific application conditions consult SOLÉDIESEL.
6.4 OPERATING THE ENGINE AT LOW TREMPERATURES
Whenever the atmospheric temperature drops below zero, the following series of circumstances occur:
(1) The cooling liquids of the engine may freeze.
(3) There is a grop in the voltage at the battery terminals.
(5) The fuel loses fluidity.
To prevent the damage caused by low temperature operation, the engine should be prepared as follows:
(1) Use anti-freeze as indicated in section 4.2.2 of this manual.
(2) When the engine is to be stopped, close the sea watercock, open the sea-water filter cover and start the engine adding
a mixture of fresh water and 30% anti-freeze until the sea-water circuit is filled completely. Stop the engine and replace
the sea-water filter cover. Before starting the engine again, open the sea-water cock. Repeat this operation whenever
the engine is used at temperatures below ºC.
(3) Make sure that the lubricant oil is good quality and has a suitable viscosity. SAE 10W/30 synthetic oil is recommended.
(4) Protect the battery against the cold, covering it with an adequate material. Check that the battery is fully charged. It is
also advisable to use a dielectric spray on the electrical connections.
(5) When starting the engine, make sure that the heating plugs become hot enough. Follow the instructions detailed in
section 6.1 of this manual.
(6) If necessary, to replace the fuel with a type more suited to low temperature operation. The accumulation of impurities in
the fuel tank could cause faulty firing.
(2)
(4)
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The lubricating oil becomes thicker.
The air inlet temperature is low and the engine has
difficulty in starting.