Bukh V8 Series User Manual

Owners Manual 2
Identification
BUKH V8 series engines have an engine number.
Example:
BBPS DK 00 19 1654
Where first letter is
B for BUKH
then
B for Boat engine
and
P for Propulsion drive
followed by
S for Solas marine approved.
and
DK states manufactured in DK, Denmark.
and after 00
19 for year 2019
And last
Last four digits are ID numbers
Before first engine start
Due to safety restrictions some BUKH V8 engines are shipped without oil and coolant.
Please check oil and coolant levels.
Please ensure sufficient sea water cooling flow.
Break in procedure
The BUKH V8 series engines need break-in time before being operating to its full potential. This
is due to the design characteristics of the base engine.
Follow the recommendations below:
0-5hrs:
Use varied load and engine speed but do not load the engine above 50% throttle
and keep engine speed below 2500 rpm. (2500 1/min.)
Do not stay at one load and engine speed configuration for more than 30
minutes.
5-10hrs:
Use varied load and engine speed but do not load the engine above 60% throttle
and keep maximum engine speed below 2800 rpm. Do not stay at one load and
engine speed configuration for more than 30 minutes.
A few short wide open throttle trials up to 3600 rpm are allowed for
performance trials.

Bukh V8 Series Specifications

General

Brand	Bukh
Model	V8 Series
Category	Engine
Language	English