Always remove the radiator cap slowly.
The
cooling system
is
general1y under
pressure and, when hot, the coolant
mayviolently
blow-Qut
ifthe
pressure
is
re-
leased too rapidly.
• Regularly check the drive belts for correct tension and usage limits.
Lubrication system
Regularly check the level
of
the sump oil,
topping
up when necessary.
-
Orain
and refill the oil at the indicated intervals
by
the manufacturer using
an
oil of the recommended characteristics and viscosity as indicated in this pub-
licatlon.
Fuelsystem
•
Tryto
keep the fuel tank
as
full
as
possible, in this
way
itis possible to reduce
the condensation into the tank.
- Periodically drain the fuel tank
to
remove water and sediments.
• Renew the fuel filter periodically, mainly if there is a
drop
in the engine'spres-
sure of performance.
- Never smoke nor light during refuelling.
Inlet and exhaust system
• Regularly check the condition of the air filter. The maintenance intervals will
varyaceording
to
the weather and operating conditions.ln particularlydusty
10-
cations it will be necessary
to
perform maintenance
to
the element more fre-
quently.
- Visually check the exhaust system for the presence
of
oil, which
may
indica-
te oi! ieak, and immediatelyrepair any malfunctions if detected
to
avoidtherisk
offire.
3
Ignition system
• Periodically check the battery eleetrolyte level and top
up
when necessary
using distilled water only.
- Keep the battery
e1ean.
_T0 avoid risk of not necessary staft-up, disconneet the battery earth terminai
before working on the engine. Ensure that
an
eventual engine's automatic igni-
tion system is not activated while work
is
on duty.
_
PJways disconnect one
of
the starter moter terminals when working on
an
eventual generating set alternator.
• Ensure
that
all connections are correct and tight and that the insulation on
all
electrical wires
are
in a satisfaetory condition.
_During recharging, the battery gives off a certain arnount
offlammable
gas, it
is therefore
mandatorythat
the area must be well ventilated, that
no
personnel
smoke,
and
that there are
no
naked flames near
the
battery.
_To reduce the likelihood of arcing,
it
is
good practice to always reconnectthe
battery's positive terminaI first and then the negative (generallythe earth).
- Periodica!ly check the alternator drive belts for correct tension.
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