BA 348-01 * 2.0 * 34801b330.fm 3-37
Operation 3
Avoiding running the engine under low-load conditions
The running performance of the engine can be negatively affected if it runs at
high speed and at less than 20 % of the load.
☞Effects:
• Operating temperature is not reached
• Increased lube oil consumption
• Lube oil in exhaust system
• Engine contamination
• Blue smoke in exhaust
☞Always run the diesel engine in regular operation at loads of over 20 %
Stopping the engine
In order to avoid heat accumulation and damage to the exhaust gas turbocharger,
do not stop the engine from full throttle!
☞Let the engine run at idling speed for about 2 minutes and then stop it
☞Apply the parking brake –seeParking brake on page 3-50
☞Turn the ignition key (preheating start switch 9) to position “0”
☞Remove the ignition key
In order to avoid damage to the starter, do not immediately start the engine
again after stopping it
☞After stopping the engine, wait at least 10 seconds before starting it again
Fig. 61 : Stopping the engine
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