General guidelines
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General guidelines for use Implementing the following recommendations will result in longer life and better performance and more economical operation of your engine. • Carry out the maintenance described regularly, including the ‘Daily procedures before starting’. • Use anti-freeze in the engine coolant all year long, this helps prevent corro-
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sion as well as protecting against frost damage. For specifications see page 72. • Never run the engine without a thermostat. • Use a good quality lubricating oil. For specifications see page 70. • Use a good quality diesel fuel that is
free of water and other pollutants. • Always stop the engine immediately if one of the warning lamps for oil pressure, high coolant temperature, high raw water temperature or battery charging lights up.
