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30 SEBU7833

Engine Stopping
Stopping the Engine

Engine Stopping i01903608

After Stopping Engine


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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
• Check the crankcase oil level. Maintain the oil level
Stopping the engine immediately after it has been
between the “ADD” mark and the “FULL” mark
working under load can result in overheating and ac-
on the oil level dipstick.
celerated wear of the engine components.
If the engine has been operating at high rpm and/or • If necessary, perform minor adjustments. Repair
high loads, run at low idle for at least three minutes to any leaks and tighten any loose bolts.
reduce and stabilize internal engine temperature be-
fore stopping the engine. • Note the required service interval. Perform the
maintenance that is in the Operation and
Avoiding hot engine shutdowns will maximize turbo- Maintenance Manual, “Maintenance Interval
charger shaft and bearing life. Schedule”.
• Fill the fuel tank in order to help prevent
Prior to stopping an engine that is being operated at accumulation of moisture in the fuel. Do not overfill
low loads, operate the engine at low idle for 30 the fuel tank.
seconds before stopping. If the engine has been
operating at highway speeds and/or at high loads, NOTICE
operate the engine at low idle for at least three Only use antifreeze/coolant mixtures recommended
minutes. This procedure will cause the internal
engine temperature to be reduced and stabilized. in the Coolant Specifications that are in the Operation
and Maintenance Manual. Failure to do so can cause
Ensure that the engine stopping procedure is engine damage.
understood. Stop the engine according to the shutoff
system on the engine or refer to the instructions that
are provided by the OEM. • Allow the engine to cool. Check the coolant level.

• To stop the engine, turn the ignition key switch to • If freezing temperatures are expected, check the
the OFF position. coolant for the correct antifreeze protection. The
cooling system must be protected against freezing
to the lowest expected outside temperature. Add
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the correct coolant/water mixture, if necessary.
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.

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