Allis-Chalmers — Exercise of Engine on Standby Service
Operation · Standby diesel electric system
From a Allis-Chalmers owner's manual covering: 11000, 11000 MKIT, 11000MKII, T1Q00GMKII. Check it applies to your exact model before use.
Applies to: Allis-Chalmers 11000 / 11000MKII engine
Before you start
- If no load or very light load is used, cover the radiator to hasten warm-up, but do not leave the unit unattended.
Procedure
- Check lubricating oil and coolant levels and make visual inspection before starting.
- Start engine and run 5 minutes with no load.
- Run at rated speed with available load until two consecutive water temperature readings of 160 F minimum, 15 minutes apart.
- Continue to operate engine for 40 minutes; check and correct coolant or oil leaks.
- Run engine with no load for 5 minutes to allow combustion chamber temperature to decrease.
- Stop engine.
Specs & values
- Exercise at least every 30 days under optimum conditions
- At least 50 percent of normal load if possible
- If accumulated hours are less than 100 hours in 6 months, change oil and filter every 6 months or sooner
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Source: Allis-Chalmers owner's manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.