4-34 OM EZ17 us 1.0 * ez17i400.fm
4
Low-load operation
Engine damage due to low-load operation.
► Run the engine at idling speed or at high engine speed at over 20 %
engine load.
Possible consequences of low-load operation are:
• Increased engine oil consumption.
• Engine oil in the exhaust system causes engine contamination.
• Blue smoke in exhaust gas.
Stopping the engine
Engine damage by stopping the engine after full load.
► In order to stabilize the temperature, let the engine run at idling speed
with no load for at least 5 minutes, and then stop it.
Turn the starting key to “0” and remove it.