Introduction The operating safety of an engine firstly de- pends on its proper installation into the complete system (e.g. vehicle, machine, etc.). Secondly, as operator or service per- sonnel, you also have a direct influence on the safe operation of the engine. Risk of accident G Risk of accident G Improper operation of the engine, e.g. ex- ceeding the permitted maximum engine speed in overrun mode or operating the en- gine with too little oil, can cause engine damage. Engine damage can lead to an in- crease in the risk of accident. Faulty maintenance work or failure to carry out maintenance work, e.g.
not changing the oil filter or not observing the correct maintenance interval, can cause engine damage. Engine damage can lead to an in- crease in the risk of accident. Some of the requirements for operating the engine safely can be achieved by ad- hering to the specified maintenance inter- vals and ensuring that the required maintenance work is carried out correctly. Therefore, observe the notes on operating the engine in these Operating Instructions. Therefore, observe the notes on engine maintenance in these Operating Instruc- tions. However, safe engine operation also de- pends on correct servicing, such as check- ing the engine oil level at regular intervals. 8 Operating safety