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For any type of leak (coolant, lube, or fuel) clean up the fluid. If leaking is observed, find the source and correct the leak. If leaking is suspected, check the fluid levels more often than recommended until the leak is found or fixed, or until the suspicion of a leak is proved to be unwarranted.
Accumulated grease and/or oil on an engine is a fire hazard. Remove the accumulated grease and oil. Refer to this Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Engine - Clean" for more information.
Ensure that the cooling system hoses are correctly clamped and that the cooling system hoses are tight. Check for leaks. Check the condition of all pipes.
Inspect the water pump for coolant leaks.Excessive coolant leakage may indicate the need to replace the water pump. Remove the water pump. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Water Pump - Remove and Install" for the correct procedure.
Inspect the lubrication system for leaks at the front crankshaft seal, the rear crankshaft seal, the oil pan, the oil filters, and the rocker cover.
Inspect the piping for the air intake system and the elbows for cracks and for loose clamps. Ensure that hoses and tubes are not contacting other hoses, tubes, or the wiring harnesses.
Ensure that the areas around the rotating parts are clear.
Inspect the alternator belts and any accessory drive belts for cracks, breaks, or other damage.Note: Belts for multiple groove pulleys must be replaced as matched sets. If only one belt is replaced, the belt will carry more load than the belts that are not replaced. The older belts are stretched. The additional load on the new belt could cause the belt to break.
Inspect the wiring harness for damage.High-Pressure Fuel Lines
Contact with high pressure fuel may cause fluid penetration and burn hazards. High pressure fuel spray may cause a fire hazard. Failure to follow these inspection, maintenance and service instructions may cause personal injury or death.
Ensure that all adjustments and repairs that are carried out to the fuel system are performed by authorized personnel that have the correct training.Before beginning ANY work on the fuel system, refer to this Operation and Maintenance Manual, "General Hazard Information and High-Pressure Fuel Lines" for safety information.Refer to System Operation, Testing and Adjusting, "Cleanliness of Fuel System Components" for detailed information on the standards of cleanliness that must be observed during ALL work on the fuel system.
Care must be taken to ensure that fluids are contained during performance of inspection, maintenance, testing, adjusting and repair of the product. Be prepared to collect the fluid with suitable containers before opening any compartment or disassembling any component containing fluids.Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates.
After the engine has stopped, wait 10 minutes to allow the fuel pressure to be purged from the high-pressure fuel lines before any service or repair is performed. The 10 minute wait will also allow static charge to dissipate from the low-pressure fuel system. If necessary, perform minor adjustments. Repair any leaks from the low-pressure fuel system and from the cooling, lubrication, or air systems. Replace any high-pressure fuel line that has leaked. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly Manual, "Fuel Injection Lines - remove" and Disassembly and Assembly Manual, "Fuel Injection Lines - Install" for the correct procedures.If you inspect the engine in operation, always use the proper inspection procedure to avoid a fluid penetration hazard. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "General hazard Information".Visually inspect the high-pressure fuel lines for damage or signs of fuel leakage. Replace any damaged high-pressure fuel lines or high-pressure fuel lines that have leaked.Ensure that all clips on the high-pressure fuel lines are in place and that the clips are not loose.
Inspect the rest of the fuel system for leaks. Look for loose fuel line clamps.
Drain the water and the sediment from the fuel tank daily.
Inspect the wiring and the wiring harnesses for loose connections and for worn wires or frayed wires. Check for any loose cable straps or missing cable straps.
Inspect the ground strap for a good connection and for good condition.
Disconnect any battery chargers that are not protected against the current drain of the starting motor. Check the condition and the electrolyte level of the batteries, unless the engine is equipped with a maintenance free battery.
Check the condition of the gauges. Replace any gauges that are cracked. Replace any gauge that cannot be calibrated.Engine Aftertreatment
Check that all clamps, clips, and cable straps are secure and in good condition.