SECTION 4.

20
TURBOCHARGER SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
TURBOCHARGER SYSTEM
MAINTENANCE
TURBOCHARGER INSPECTION
Inspection and repair
of turbochargers must
be performed by a factory qualified service agent.
Failure to follow these instructions could cause
engine damage and/or personal injury.

CAUTION

1. Inspect the engine air cleaner; service if required.

2. Inspect the turbocharger mounting and connections for oil and air leaks (see Figure 4.20-1).

3. With the engine shut down, inspect all air ducting

for loose clamps or connections. Check the manifold
connections to the turbine inlet and at the engine
exhaust manifold gaskets.
TURBOCHARGER LUBRICATION
Before operating a new or rebuilt turbocharger (or
starting a new engine for the first time), check to
ensure that the turbocharger is receiving proper lubrication. Failure to follow these instructions could cause
engine damage and/or personal injury.
1. Remove the oil drain tube from the turbocharger.
2. Activate the automatic prelube system (if equipped)
and visually check for oil flow at the turbocharger oil
drain area.
3. Reconnect the oil drain tube only after oil is
observed at the oil drain area.
4. Start the engine and run at reduced speeds until
the coolant temperature gauge indicates a jacket
water temperature of 38 C (100 F).
5. Run the engine at the rated output and listen for
unusual sounds in the turbocharger, especially those
of metal contacting metal. If any noise of this type is
apparent, immediately shut down the engine and contact your Waukesha authorized service agent.

Figure 4.20-1 VGF Turbocharger

Do not run the engine

if the air cleaner is not
operating efficiently or if leaks exist in the ducting.
Dust leaking into the air ducting can damage the
engine and the turbochargers and/or cause personal injury.

CAUTION

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MAGNETIC PLUG

Do not operate the

engine if the air
cleaner is not functioning efficiently or if leaks
exist in the ducting. Dust leaking into the air ducting can damage the turbocharger, the engine
and/or cause personal injury.

Remove and inspect the magnetic plug in the turbocharger lubrication circuit at every oil change.

CAUTION

The F18/H24 magnetic plug is located on the right side

of the crankcase (see Figure 4.20-2).

NOTE: With standby engines used for emergency

power generation, set the timer so that the automatic
prelube (if equipped) system runs for a full 5 minutes
every hour that the engine is not running.
1. Run the prelube system (if equipped) for a full
5 minutes before each engine start to ensure that all
moving parts, especially the turbocharger, are properly
lubricated (special attention must be given to a new
turbocharger or one that has been stored; see Turbocharger Lubrication in this section).
DO NOT operate the
engine under load until
the jacket water temperature is 38 C (100 F). Failure to follow these instructions could cause
engine damage and/or personal injury.

CAUTION

2. Idle the engine for 3 to 4 minutes before shutdown.

The postlube function
should be automatically initiated upon the main gas shutdown to
avoid turbocharger damage. Failure to follow
these instructions could cause engine damage
and/or personal injury.

CAUTION

MAGNETIC PLUG

Figure 4.20-2 F18/H24 Turbocharger Oil Supply

Magnetic Plug

The L36/P48 magnetic plug is located on the left side

of the crankcase (see Figure 4.20-3).
OIL
SUPPLY TUBE

3. Postlube the engine for a full 5 minutes after every

shutdown to remove heat from the turbocharger turbine wheel and shaft.
MAGNETIC PLUG

Figure 4.20-3 L36/P48 Turbocharger Oil Supply

Magnetic Plug

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