Maintenance Engines with few hours of op- eration IMPORTANT! On engines with few hours of operation, mainte- nance must be carried out annually or every 5 years. Stand-by generator sets and the like that are not used regularly should be test run and checked in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. The following maintenance items must be car- ried out once the engine has been warmed up to operating temperature. 1. Checking oil level. 2. Checking coolant level. 3. Checking the vacuum indicator. 4. Checking fuel level. 5. Check for engine leaks. Cleaning the engine WARNING! Beware of hot water! Use suitable protective equipment. The engine must be cleaned before starting work.
Clean the engine with hot water. Also use a de- greasing agent, if necessary. Avoid spraying water on the engine control unit, see illustration. Environment 314 835 The washing water must be disposed of in com- pliance with the relevant national and interna- tional regulations. Clean within the marked area. OPM 300 en-GB 33 © Scania CV AB 2015, Sweden