SDMO Diesel 6000 E - 3.3. Checking Engine Oil Level; 3.4. Checking Fuel Tank Level; 3.5. Inspecting the Air Filter; 3.6. Checking the Starter Battery

3.3. Checking the oil level
Before starting the generating set, always check the engine oil level.
Top up with the recommended oil (see § Characteristics) using a funnel, up to the top limit of the gauge.
Allow the generating set to cool down for at least 30 minutes before checking the oil level.
Important
n Remove the oil gauge (fig. A – No.2 & fig. B - No. 1) and wipe it.
o Put back the oil gauge then take it out again. Visually check the level, it must be between the upper limit of the gauge
(fig. B – No. 2) & the lower limit of the gauge (fig. B – No. 3).
p Top up if necessary using a funnel.
q Put the oil gauge back in place.
r Check that there are no leaks.
s Wipe off excess oil with a clean cloth.
3.4. Checking the fuel level
Filling up with fuel must be carried out when the engine is stopped and in accordance with
safety codes (see § Fuel refilling).
Dange
r
n Unscrew the fuel tank plug (fig. A – No. 4).
o Visually check the fuel level. If necessary fill up:
p Fill the fuel tank using a funnel while taking care not to spill the fuel.
Only use clean fuel without any presence of water.
Do not overfill the tank (there should not be any fuel in the filler neck).
After filling, always check that the fuel tank cap is properly closed.
If any fuel has been spilt, ensure that it has dried and that all vapour have evaporated before starting the
generating set.
Important
q Screw the fuel tank plug back on.
3.5. Checking the air filter
Never use petrol or solvents with a low flash point for cleaning the air filter element (risk of fire or explosion).
Important
n Remove the nut & the air filter cover (fig. D – No.1 & 2).
o Remove the wing nut (fig. D – No. 3) then the filtering elements (fig. D – No. 4 & 5) & visually check their condition.
p Clean or replace the elements if necessary (see. § Cleaning of the air filter).
q Refit the filter elements, wing nut, then the cover and its nut.
3.6. Checking the starter battery
Observe the precautions on the use of batteries (cf. Precautions on the use of batteries) and ensure that the "
-
-" battery terminal
is correctly connected to the circuit.