STANDARD OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS NO. 3 OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS FOR DIESEL ENGINE GENERATOR PLANTS ~ ALL SITES Cleanliness is an important item in engine operation; a well kept engine room lessens the likelihood of trouble with machinery. Check the drive equipment for sufficient lubrication and tension on all V-belt drives; take readings of all gauges, thermometers, and instruments at regular intervals as determined by the Engineer-in-Charge. It is a good plan to chart curves showing the fuel and lubricating oil consumption and also the various pressures and temperatures. This data should prove very beneficial in detecting any irregularity in the engine operation. | Holding to a rigid inspection routine will insure more efficient operation, and cut maintenance to a minimum. See chart of Typical Inspection Maintenance Schedule, FS 475. ENGINE AUXILIARY SYSTEMS The function, operation, and maintenance of the engine auxiliary systems are discussed in the following pages. aw No. Des Applicable drawings are: 4 423 Isometric piping layout, typical Diesel Generator unit 430 Diesel fuel ofl and lube oil systems 435 Diesel engine jacket water cooling system 459 Exhaust system 451-1 Diesel engine auxiliary piping 466 Starting air system 475 Typical maintenance schedule 3-3