Ruggerini RD278 - User Manual

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COMPILER TECO/ATI ENDORSEDDATE
01.08.2003
REG. CODE
1-5302-620
MODEL N°
50902
DATE OF ISSUE
08-03
REVISION 00
RD210
RD211
RD270
RD278
1
st
Edition
WORK SHOP
MANUAL
RD series engines, p.no. 1-5302-620

Summary

Trouble Shooting

Possible Causes and Trouble Shooting

Identifies potential causes for engine failures and suggests checks.

Safety and Warning Decals - Safety Instructions

Safety Instructions

Provides essential safety guidelines for engine operation and maintenance.

Technical Data

Characteristics

Lists key technical specifications, dimensions, and performance data for engine models.

Special Tools

Maintenance - Recommended Oil Type - Refilling

Recommended Oil

Specifies recommended oil types and grades based on specifications and temperature.

Disassembly of the Engine

Checks and Overhaul

Valves - Guides - Seats

Procedure for checking and reconditioning valve, guides, and seats.

Cylinders

How to check cylinder bore dimensions, taper, and ovality.

Piston rings - Pistons - Piston pins

Instructions for checking piston ring wear, end gap, and piston diameter.

Connecting rods

Procedures for checking connecting rod small end and big end clearances.

Crankshaft

Steps for checking crankshaft dimensions, wear, and ovality.

Oil pump checking

Procedures for checking oil pump rotors for wear and clearances.

Injection Equipment

Injection pump

Overview of the single-casing injection pump with two pumping elements.

Checking injection pump

Method for checking the injection pump's pressure seal.

Injection pump assembly

Step-by-step guide for reassembling the injection pump.

Injector checking and setting

Procedure for cleaning, checking, and setting engine injectors.

Electrical Equipment

Electric starting with motor and alternator for battery re-charging

Characteristics of the starting system and alternator for battery charging.

Circuit checking

Steps to check the connections between the regulator and alternator.

Engine Assembly

Checking start of injection

Procedure for checking and setting the engine's injection timing.

Engine Testing

Speed adjustment

How to adjust engine idle and maximum speed settings.

Checking oil pressure

Procedure for checking engine oil pressure using a gauge.

Checking for oil leaks

Method to identify oil leaks by checking crankcase pressure.

Testing engine on brake

Steps for testing the engine's performance on a brake.

Storage

Ruggerini RD278 Specifications

General

Cylinders	2
Fuel system	Direct injection
Compression ratio	20:1
Engine type	Diesel
Cooling system	Air cooled
Starting system	Electric