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General| Engine Type | Diesel |
|---|---|
| Configuration | V8 |
| Speed | 1800 rpm |
| Cooling System | Water-cooled |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged |
| Displacement | 15.9 liters |
| Fuel System | Direct injection |
General safety guidelines including correct use, modifications, spare parts, and rework.
Requirements for personnel, training, and protective equipment for safe operation.
Detailed safety measures for maintenance, repair, and welding work.
Overview of the engine, fuel system, exhaust, turbocharging, cooling, service block, and electronic systems.
Detailed technical specifications for various engine models and configurations.
Description of the Local Operating Panel (LOP) controls and their functions, including function keys and dimming.
Steps to put the engine into operation after a long out-of-service period.
Instructions for starting the engine using the LOP, including barring and pre-start checks.
Routine checks to perform on the engine during operation, covering various systems.
Procedure for safely stopping the engine using the Local Operating Panel (LOP).
Steps for initiating an emergency stop and post-stop procedures.
Guide to diagnosing and resolving common engine problems like not starting or running unevenly.
Explains LOP alarm texts, their meanings, and troubleshooting tasks.
Tasks related to the engine, including barring manually and with the starting system.
Procedure for replacing the injection pump, including removal and installation steps.
Detailed steps for removing and installing the injection pump, including preparation and tools.
Procedure for replacing the injector, including removal and installation.
Detailed instructions for removing and installing an injector, including necessary tools and preparations.
Instructions for replacing the fuel filter, with safety warnings and procedures for engine running/stopped.
Instructions for checking the engine oil level before and after engine operation.
Procedures for changing the engine oil, including draining and filling with new oil.
Steps for replacing the engine oil filter, with safety warnings and procedures.
How to check the engine coolant level at the filler neck, external cooler, or via level sensor.
Detailed steps for removing and installing the engine control unit, including cable management.
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