Introduction
A0.02
M20-M601C
en / 26.11.2008 AA000024 1/1
The present operating instructions include notes and guidelines for proper handling of the engine plant. It is
matched with the equipment condition and the type of fuel sold.
Since the type of fuel used considerably influences the service life of the components, the Caterpillar / MaK
after-sales service has to be consulted when it is required to change from destillate fuel operation to heavy
fuel oil operation, in order to ensure an expert retrofit of the engine plant and to exchange the necessary
documentation. When changing over from heavy fuel oil operation to destillate operation, the Caterpillar /
MaK after-sales service should also be consulted for a longer period of time so that a documentation with
extended maintenance intervals can be made available.
With regard to operation and maintenance of the engine including the necessary work to be carried out, the
operating instructions are subdivided into the following chapters:
A1 Technical engine data
A3 Operating instructions
A4 Fuels
A5 Maintenance
A6 Tools
With the respective information contained in the individual chapters, the technical personnel is able to
maintain the engine in such a manner that regarding its output, reliability, economy and service life opti-
mum operating results can be achieved.
If you need further information or if you have any other questions, we kindly ask you to contact our respon-
sible service organization.
The operating instructions do not release the personnel in charge of this engine plant from their duty to take
care. The recognized rules of technology are to be observed, taking into account overriding regulations,
observance of the general safety measures and locally applicable accident prevention regulations. Data or
explanations assumed to be the basic knowledge of trained technical and engine room personnel, are not
contained.
Caterpillar / MaK is not responsible for damage caused by improper operation and maintenance.
These operating instructions are only intended for our customers. All rights reserved for this document. All
technical data contained in these operating instructions must neither be reproduced, distributed nor utilized for
competitive purposes or disclosed to third parties without our express approval.
Postal address: Caterpillar Motoren GmbH & Co. KG, P.O. Box 9009, D-24157 Kiel
Telephone: +49(0)431- 3995-01 (chief operator)
Telefax: +49(0)431-3995-2010 (after-sales service only)
http://www.marine.cat.com
