3 Use FUEL
First commissioning Running-in Warning Never fill the fuel tank while the engine is running. Do not spill fuel. Prevent unnecessary pollution.
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5 Fuel
6 Other preparations
7 Running-in
Ensure that the fuel tank is filled with diesel fuel. Use only clean, water-free, commercial approved diesel fuel. For fuel grade see page 83. Bleed the fuel system, see page 36.
• Check battery and cable connections.
In order to ensure a long life for your engine, please observe the following for the first 50 operating hours:
• Start the engine, see page 22, and let it run for about 10 minutes without load. Check the engine and all connections (fuel, cooling water and exhaust) for leaks.
• 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.
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