3. Operation 3.3.1 Inspection Before Starting Check and supply cooling water routinely at the subtank only. Do not remove the filler cap of the fresh water tank during us ual operation. Before starting the engine, make it a daily rule to conduct the fo ll owing in spect ions: A DANGER (1) Visual Checks Check for the following: 1. Lube oil leakage from the engine 2. Fuel oil leakage fr om the fuel system 3. Water leakage from the coo ling water system 4. Damage to parts 5. Loosening or loss of bolts Do not open the filler cap during operation or immediately after stoppi ng the engine. Hot steam and water will spo ut out.
To remove the cap, wait until the engine has cooled down, wrap the cap with a cloth and loosen the cap slowly. After checking, replace t he cap and tighten firmly. If any problem Is found, do no t operate the engine before completing repairs. 1. Check that the coo ling fresh water level is above the lower limit on the side of the subtank. 2. If the water level is close to the lower (2) Che c king and Re s upplying Fuel Oil Check the fuel level inside the fuel tank and supply with the recommended fuel, if limit, remove the subtank cap and su pply fresh water. 3. When the water In the subtank runs out, necessary.
(See 3.2.1) remove the filler cap of the fresh water cooler and supply water until it over- flows from the filler port. (See 3.2.4) (3) Checking and Re s upplying Engine Lube Oil 1. Check the engine oil level with the oil dipstick. 2. If the oil level is low, supply with the recommended lube oil using the filler port. Supply oil up to the top mark on the oil dipstick. (See 3.2.2) (4) Checking and Resupplying Clutch Lube Oil 1. Check the clutch oil level with the oil dipstick. 2. If the oil level is low, supply with the recommended lube oil using the fill er port. Supply oil up to the t op mark on the oil dipstick.
(See 3.2.3) (5) Checking and Resupplying Fresh Water (For Fresh Water Cooling System) Check the fresh water level be fore operation while the engine is cold. Checking the water level while the engine is hot is dangerous, and the cooling water reading will be misleading due to thermal expansion. 26