Engine Operation
3.1.1 Adding Engine Oil
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OIL
As a rule, engines are delivered empty of oil.
Pour lube oil into the oil filler neck (arrow).
For oil grade and viscosity, see 4.1.
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3.1.1.1 Initial Engine Oil Fill-Up
for B/FM1011F Series
● Fill oil into the oil sump up to the “max.” mark on
the engine dip stick (for oil top-up quantity see
9.1).
● Start the engine and allow to run at a low idling
speed for approx. 2 mins.
● Switch off the engine.
● Check the oil level, if necessary, top up oil to the
„max.“ mark.
3.1 Commissioning
3.1.1.2 Initial Engine Oil Fill-up
for B/FM 1011F Series
● Fill oil into the oil sump up to the “min.” mark on
the engine dip stick.
● In addition, top up the oil quantity of the supply
hoses and of the external oil cooler (according to
manufacturer’s details).
● Allow the engine to run warm until the thermostat
opens (at approx. 95oC).
● Allow the engine to run for approx. 2 mins.
● Switch off the engine.
● Check the oil level, and if necessary, top up oil to
the „max.“ mark.
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If the person operating the engine does not run up
the engine until the thermostat opens, the oil level
may lie above the „max“. mark on the engine dip
stick when delivered. The level can then only be
assessed after the engine has been run up.
3.1 Commissioning
Engine Operation
3.1.1.3 Initial Engine Oil Fill-Up for
B/FM 1011F Genset Engine
● Fill oil into the oil sump up to the “max.” mark on
the engine dip stick (for oil quantity see 9.1).
● Start up the engine and allow to run at a lower
idling speed for approx. 2 mins.
● Switch off the engine.
● Check the oil level and fill up with oil up to the
upper „max.“ mark.
3.1.2 Filling Oil Bath Air Filter with
Engine Oil
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Fill oil cup 1 of the oil bath air cleaner with oil up to
the arrow.
For oil grade and viscosity, see 4.1.
3.1.3 Adding Fuel
FUEL
Use only commercial-grade diesel fuel. For fuel
grade, see 4.2. Use summer or winter-grade fuel,
depending on the ambient temperature.
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Do not fill the precleaner dust collector (if fitted) with oil.
! !
Never fill the tank while the engine
is running. Keep the filler cap area
clean and do not spill fuel.
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Engine Operation
3.1 Commissioning
3.1.4 Other Preparations
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● Check battery and cable connections, see 6.7.1
● Transport hooks
Remove if fitted (see 6.7.3)
● Trial run
After the engine has been prepared, let it run
for about 10 minutes without load.
During and after trial run
– Check the engine for leaks
After the engine has been turned off
– Check the oil level,
– Retension V-belts, see 6.5
● Breaking in
During the break-in phase – about 200 operating hours – check the oil level twice a day. After
the engine is broken in, checking once a day
will be sufficient.
see 6.1.2
If necessary, top up oil,
see 3.1.1
3.1.5 Additional Maintenance Work
When commissioning new and reconditioned engines, the following additional maintenance work
must be carried out:
After 50-150 OH
● Change lube oil,
see 6.1.2
● Change oil filter cartridge,
see 6.1.3
● Change fuel filter cartridge,
see 6.2.1
● Check V-belts and retension as necessary,
see 6.5.
● Check the engine for leaks
● Check the engine mount and adjust as neces-
sary, see 9.2
After 500 OH
● Check the valve clearance and adjust as neces-
sary, see 6.6.1.
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