PRODUCT OVERVIEW
16
L-N Operation Manual
FUNCTION OF MAJOR ENGINE COMPONENTS
Components
Functions
Air Cleaner
The air cleaner prevents airborne contaminants from entering the
engine. Periodic replacement of the air cleaner filter element is
necessary. See the
Periodic Maintenance Schedule on page 59
for
the replacement frequency.
Dynamo (Optional)
If the engine is equipped with the electric starting option, a dynamo
is located between engine body and flywheel. The dynamo supplies
electricity to the engine systems and charges the battery while the
engine is running.
Electric Fuel Pump (Optional)
The electric fuel pump (if equipped) makes sure there is a constant
supply of diesel fuel to the fuel injection pump. The electric fuel
pump is electro-magnetic and runs on 12 VDC.
Engine Oil Filter
The engine oil filter removes contaminants and sediments from the
engine oil. Periodic cleaning of the oil filter is necessary. See the
Periodic Maintenance Schedule on page 59
for the frequency of
cleaning.
Fuel Filters
Two fuel filters are provided to remove contaminants and
sediments from the diesel fuel. The inlet fuel screen is located
inside the fuel tank filler port. Since it uses a mesh construction, it
can be cleaned. The outlet fuel filter is a replaceable cartridge that
is located at the outlet of the fuel tank. Periodic cleaning /
replacement is required.
See
Periodic Maintenance Schedule on
Fuel Tank
The fuel tank is a reservoir that holds diesel fuel. When fuel leaves
the fuel tank it goes to the fuel injection pump. Since fuel is used to
keep fuel system components cool and lubricated, more fuel than is
necessary for combustion enters the fuel system. Any fuel that is
not used for combustion is returned to the fuel tank. The fuel tank is
a required engine component.
Oil Cap / Dipstick (Engine Oil)
The engine oil cap / dipstick combines the oil cap and dipstick in
one assembly. The dipstick part of the assembly is used to
determine the amount of engine oil in the crankcase.
Side Filler Ports
(Engine Oil)
You can fill the crankcase with engine oil from
either side
of the
engine depending upon which one is most convenient.
Starter Motor (Optional)
If the engine is equipped with the electric starting option, the starter
motor is powered by the battery. When you turn the key switch in
the operator’s console to the START position, the starter motor
engages with the ring gear installed on the flywheel and starts the
flywheel in motion.
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