3 Use
General guidelines
General guidelines for use Implementing the following recommendations will result in longer life and better performance and more economical operation of your engine.
as well as protecting against frost damage. For specifications see page 87. • Never run the engine without a thermostat.
• Always stop the engine immediately if one of the warning lamps for oil pressure, high coolant temperature, high raw water temperature1 or battery charging lights up.
• Carry out the maintenance described regularly, including the ‘Daily procedures before starting’.
• Use a good quality lubricating oil. For specifications see page 84.
• Always follow the safety advice, see page 4.
• Use anti-freeze in the engine coolant all year long, this helps prevent corrosion
• Use a good quality diesel fuel that is free of water and other pollutants.
1 Only engines with intercooling.
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