Marine Diesels
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A heavy duty detergent grade of lubricating oil should be used from the beginning.
Summed up, these simple rules should be followed when using a general utility work boat with a diesel engine: • Use clean, water-free, diesel fuel in clean tanks. • Use clean efficient fuel filters. • Do not turn off distillate, except in an emergency. • Attend to cooling equipment regularly. • Change oil and oil filters regularly. • Do not overload a diesel by using an oversize propeller. It will cause expensive damage. • Keep the engine clean. Above all, keep the fuel injection pump clean, as this is a very expensive ancilliary.