5.7 Engine shutdown
Preconditions
☑ Engine is not connected to load.
CAUTION
Shutting down from full-load operation may cause hot water to escape from the expansion tank.
Risk of scalding!
• Allow engine to cool down.
• Wear protective clothing, protective gloves, and safety goggles / safety mask.
NOTICE
Stopping the engine when it is running at full load subjects it to extreme thermal and mechanical stress-
es.
Overheating of and, therefore, damage to components is possible!
• Before shutting down the engine, allow it to idle until the engine temperatures decrease and constant
levels are indicated.
Preparation
Item Action
Engine Allow the engine to cool down by running it at idle speed for approx. 5 mi-
nutes.
Stopping the engine
Item Action
Engine Stopping (→ Documentation of the vehicle/plant manufacturer).
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