COMPETENCY BASED LEARNING MATERIALS
OPERATING AND TROUBLESHOOTING LOW POWERED MARINE DIESEL ENGINES
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
At the end of this module you MUST be able to:
1. Initiate start up and shut down operations of low powered diesel engines
2. Maintain output of low powered diesel engines
3. Respond to irregularities
4. Troubleshoot engine faults and perform minor repair
Information Sheet 4.1-1
Learning Objective:
After reading this information sheet you should be able to initiate a start up to Initiate
start up and shut down operations of low powered diesel engines
Safety First
Some specific safety concerns related to diesel engine starting systems are as
follows:
■ Battery explosion risk
■ Burns from high current flow through battery cables
■ Strain injuries from lifting heavy starters and batteries (some are over 65 lb)
■ Burns from battery electrolyte
■ Fire hazards from sparks and hot wires
■ Unexpected cranking or starting of engine
■ Injuries from sudden release of stored energy (electrical, hydraulic, air pressure)
The Importance of Starting Systems A functional machine needs a running engine,
and if the engine doesn’t crank, it doesn’t start. A properly operating and reliable starting
system is a must for keeping a machine productive. For many years, diesel engines have
mostly used electric motors to crank them over to start the combustion process. For some
applications, an air or hydraulic motor will create the torque needed to turn the engine over.
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Operating and troubleshooting low powered marine diesel engines. At the end of this module you must be able to: Initiate start up and shut down operations of low powered diesel engines. 1: maintain output of low powered diesel engines, respond to irregularities, troubleshoot engine faults and perform minor repair. After reading this information sheet you should be able to initiate a start up to initiate start up and shut down operations of low powered diesel engines. Some specific safety concerns related to diesel engine starting systems are as. Burns from high current flow through battery cables. Strain injuries from lifting heavy starters and batteries (some are over 65 lb) Fire hazards from sparks and hot wires. Injuries from sudden release of stored energy (electrical, hydraulic, air pressure) The importance of starting systems a functional machine needs a running engine, and if the engine doesn"t crank, it doesn"t start.

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