Maintenance Procedures; Warnings; Replacing The Fuel Filter; Danger - SDMO Diesel 10000 E XL C Benutzer- Und Wartungshandbuch

7. Maintenance procedures

Before carrying out any maintenance operation:
- switch off the generating set.
- disconnect the cap(s) of the spark plug(s) and disconnect the starter battery (if fitted).
Warning
Only use original parts or equivalent parts: risk of damage to the generating set.
7.1. Checking bolts, nuts and screws
To prevent faults or breakdowns, carefully check all the nuts, bolts and screws on a daily basis.
Inspect the entire generating set before and after each use.
Tighten any loose nuts or bolts.
Danger: The cylinder head bolts must be tightened by a specialist. Refer to the agent for your region.
7.2. Renewing the engine oil
Observe the environmental protection regulations (see § Environmental protection) and drain the oil into an appropriate container.
Whilst the engine is still warm, place a suitable container underneath the oil drain plug (fig. A - mark 10), then remove the oil filler
cap (fig. A - mark 2) and the oil drainage plug.
When the sump is completely empty, screw back the oil drainage plug.
Fill-up with the recommended oil (see § Specifications), check the level (see § Checking the oil level).
Replace and screw down the oil filler cap.
After filling, check that there are no oil leaks.
Wipe away any traces of oil with a clean cloth.
7.3. Replacing the oil filter
Drain the engine oil (see § Changing the engine oil).
Remove the oil filter (fig. A - mark 11) and dispose of it.
Clean the oil filter support and coat oil filter seal with clean engine oil.
Re-install a new oil filter.
Screw-in the filter manually.
Refill with the specified amount of oil (see § Specifications).
Check the oil level (see § Checking the oil level) and ensure there are no leaks.

7.4. Replacing the fuel filter

Danger

Close the fuel cock (fig. A - mark 5 & fig. C - mark 1).
Remove the fuel filter (fig. A - mark 12 & fig. C - mark 12) and discard it.
Refit the new fuel filter.
Tighten the fuel filter manually.
Open the fuel cock and check the absence of leaks.
Do not smoke, approach flames or cause sparks. Verify the absence of leaks, wipe any
trace of fuel and ensure that the vapours are dissipated before starting the generating set.