Engine Stopping Stopping the Engine 36 SEBU9064 Engine Stopping i03756631 After Stopping Engine i02334873 Stopping the Engine Note: Before you check the engine oil, do not operate the engine for at least 10 minutes in order to allow the engine oil to return to the oil pan. NOTICE Stopping the engine immediately after it has been working under load, can result in overheating and ac- celerated wear of the engine components. Check the crankcase oil level. Maintain the oil level between the MIN mark and the MAX mark on the engine oil level gauge. Avoid accelerating the engine prior to shutting it down. If necessary, perform minor adjustments. Repair any leaks and tighten any loose bolts.
Avoiding hot engine shutdowns will maximize turbo- charger shaft and bearing life. If the engine is equipped with a service hour meter, note the reading. Perform the maintenance that is in the Operation and Maintenance Manual, “Maintenance Interval Schedule”. Note: Individual applications will have different control systems. Ensure that the shutoff procedures are understood. Use the following general guidelines in order to stop the engine. Fill the fuel tank in order to help prevent accumulation of moisture in the fuel. Do not overfill the fuel tank. 1. Remove the load from the engine. Reduce the engine speed (rpm) to low idle.
Allow the engine to idle for five minutes in order to cool the engine. NOTICE Only use antifreeze/coolant mixtures recommended in the Refill Capacities and Recommendations topic that is in this Operation and Maintenance Manual. Failure to do so can cause engine damage. 2. Stop the engine after the cool down period according to the shutoff system on the engine and turn the ignition key switch to the OFF position. If necessary, refer to the instructions that are provided by the OEM. Allow the engine to cool. Check the coolant level. If freezing temperatures are expected, check the coolant for correct antifreeze protection.
The cooling system must be protected against freezing to the lowest expected outside temperature. Add the correct coolant/water mixture, if necessary. i01903586 Emergency Stopping Perform all required periodic maintenance on all driven equipment. This maintenance is outlined in the instructions from the OEM. NOTICE Emergency shutoff controls are for EMERGENCY use ONLY. DO NOT use emergency shutoff devices or controls for normal stopping procedure. The OEM may have equipped the application with an emergency stop button. For more information about the emergency stop button, refer to the OEM information.
Ensure that any components for the external system that support the engine operation are secured after the engine is stopped.