Running-in

3 Use

FUEL

Warning!

Never fill the fuel tank while the engine is running. Do not spill fuel. Prevent unnecessary pollution.

First commissioning Running-in

VD00002

5Fuel

Ensure that the fuel tank is filled with diesel fuel. Use only clean, water-free, commercial approved diesel fuel. For fuel grade see page 71. The fuel system is self-bleeding.

6Other preparations

• Check battery and cable connections.

• Start the engine, see page 19, and let it run for about 10 minutes without load.

Check the engine and all connections (fuel, cooling water and exhaust) for leaks.

• Check tension of the V-belt, see page 36.

Running-in

In order to ensure a long life for your engine, please observe the following for the first 50 operating hours:

• Allow the engine to reach operating temperature before applying a load. • Avoid fast acceleration. • Do not allow the engine to run faster than 3/4 of maximum RPM.