LAMBERT POWER Diesel Engine Operation and Maintenance Manual
allowed to start with the seal fuel in fuel system; but only when the seal fuel in fuel system is
run out. it can’t be given full load until the fuel supply is normal.)
The seal period is one year. Over 1 year it must be checked
and taken necessary measures.
3) Rotate flywheel and spray solvent to inside of intake pipe until the oil seal oil in
cylinder is eliminated.
4) Spray solvent to turbocharger intake and exhaust hole until the oil seal oil is
eliminated.
5) Check oil in the oil sump to make sure the level is as specified.
6) Check the coolant to make sure it’s as specified.
4.2 Inspection before start
Check coolant level
If engine has been fitted on the base frame, see the coolant level. If the coolant level is
low, open radiator cover and add coolant. Never add a large amount of coolant when engine is
hot. If there is not enough coolant at top urgent conditions, slowly add moderate temperature
water until it overflows; start the engine, continue filling water to be full till the level is stable,
finally cover radiator cap.
Check oil level
Oil level should be between upper and lower scale mark of dipstick. If necessary,add oil.
Check whether various accessories connection is reliable, rectify if there is problem.
Check whether wire connection in electric system is normal and battery is fully charged; then
open fuel tank valve to connect hand fuel pump to expel the air in fuel system.
4.3 Engine start
Set power switch and electric key to “start” position, then start the engine.
4.4 Normal running conditions
Lubricating oil mail oil pipe pressure: 300~550kPa; and it is over 80kPa at idle speed.
Oil temperature in oil sump <110℃