4.5 Operational checks
DANGER
Unguarded rotating and moving engine components.
Risk of serious injury – danger to life!
• Take special care when working on a running engine.
WARNING
Engine noise above 85 dB (A).
Risk of damage to hearing!
• Wear ear protectors.
Operational checks
Item
Task
Control and display panels
Check indicated operating parameters (speed, temperatures, pressures).
Engine under load,
Engine at nominal speed
Check engine/plant and pipework for leaks, rectify any leaks with the engine
stopped;
Check for abnormal running noises and vibration.
Fuel prefilter
Check whether indicated differential pressure is within the limit (→ Page 97).
Exhaust system
Check exhaust color (→ Page 64).
Intercooler
Check condensate drain(s) for water discharge and obstruction
(→ Page 104).
Air filter
Check signal ring position of service indicator (→ Page 107).
Replace air filter (→ Page 105), if the signal ring is completely visible in the
red area of the service indicator control window.
Coolant pump
Check relief bore (→ Page 117).
Compressed-air system (if
installed)
Check operating pressure at pressure gauge;
Fill compressed-air tank to maximum pressure;
Drain condensate from compressed-air tank, pressure drop must not exceed
1 bar.
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