3. Operation
3.3.1
Inspection
Before
Starting
Before starting the engine, make it a daily
rule
to
conduct
the
fo
ll
owing in
spect
ions:
(1) Visual
Checks
Check
for
the following:
1.
Lube oil leakage from the engine
2.
Fuel oil leakage fr
om
the fuel system
3. Water leakage from the
coo
ling water
system
4.
Damage
to
parts
5.
Loosening
or
loss
of
bolts
If any problem
Is
found,
do
no
t operate the
engine before completing repairs.
(2)
Che
c
king
and
Re
s
upplying
Fuel Oil
Check the fuel level inside the fuel tank
and supply with the recommended fuel, if
necessary. (See 3.2.1)
(3)
Checking
and
Re
s
upplying
Engine
Lube
Oil
1. Check
the
engine oil level with the oil
dipstick.
2.
If
the oil level is low, supply with the
recommended lube
oil using
the
filler
port. Supply oil
up
to
the
top
mark on
the
oil dipstick. (See 3.2.2)
(4)
Checking
and
Resupplying
Clutch
Lube
Oil
1.
Check the clutch oil level with the oil
dipstick.
2.
If
the oil level is low, supply with the
recommended lube
oil using
the
fill
er
port. Supply oil up
to
the
t
op
mark on
the
oil dipstick. (See 3.2.3)
(5)
Checking
and
Resupplying
Fresh
Water
(For
Fresh
Water
Cooling
System)
Check
the
fresh water level
be
fore
operation
while
the
engine is cold.
Checking the water level while the engine
is hot is dangerous, and the cooling water
reading
will
be
misleading
due
to
thermal
expansion.
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Check and supply cooling water routinely
at
the
subtank only.
Do not remove
the
filler
cap
of
the
fresh
water tank during
us
ual operation.
A
DANGER
Do not open
the
filler
cap
during operation
or
immediately after stoppi
ng
the engine.
Hot steam and water will spo
ut
out. To
remove
the
cap, wait until
the
engine has
cooled down, wrap the
cap
with a cloth
and loosen
the
cap
slowly. After checking,
replace t
he
cap
and tighten firmly.
1. Check that
the
coo
ling fresh water level
is above
the
lower limit on
the
side
of
the subtank.
2.
If
the water level is close
to
the
lower
limit, remove the subtank cap and
su
pply
fresh water.
3. When
the
water
In
the subtank runs out,
remove
the
filler
cap
of
the
fresh water
cooler
and
supply water until
it
over-
flows from
the
filler port. (See 3.2.4)
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