Workshop Manual S3.8 Engine A030K288 (Issue 2) 01-2010 Section 5 MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS Maintenance is the key to lower operating costs. A diesel engine requires regularly scheduled maintenance to keep it running efficiently. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Preventive maintenance is the easiest and least expensive type of maintenance. I permits the Maintenance Department to do the work at a convenient time. A maintenance schedule should be established using the check-sheet as a guide; the result will be a maintenance program to fit a specific operation. A good Maintenance Schedule Depends on Engine Application The check-sheet shown can be reproduced by any printer.
The person making each check can then Actual operating environment of the engine governs the maintenance schedule. The suggested check-sheet on the following page indicates some checks have to be performed more often heavy dust or other special conditions. ndicate directly on the sheet that the operation has been completed. When a complete column (Under A, B, C etc.) of checks is indicated, the engine will be ready for additional service until the next check is due. i Using the Suggested Schedule Check Sheet Storage for Engines Out of Service The maintenance schedule check-sheet is designed as guide until adequate experience is obtained to establish a schedule to meet a specific operation.
If an engine remains out of service and its use is not immediately forthcoming, special precautions should be taken to prevent rust as per procedure given in Section 4. A detailed list of component checks is provided through several check periods; also a suggested schedule basis is given for hours of operation, or calendar of time. Note : Please refer the table for the engine maintenance schedule and mandatory checks for S series. 19