Operating routine — Engineering, Mashit 30
9 questions on operating routine, from the Engineering exam of Mashit 30. Checks before and after starting, shutdown and the control panel. Every question is shown with its correct answer, as in the official question pool.
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Questions on Operating routine
- What must be done before starting the engine? Put the systems in neutral (disengaged) and check the fluids.
- What must be done after starting the engine? Check the oil pressure and that cooling water is being discharged overboard.
- How is a diesel engine normally stopped? By cutting off the fuel supply with the governor.
- What must be checked immediately after starting the engine? Oil pressure, cooling-water flow, charging current.
- What are the essential spare parts for a diesel engine? Injectors, belts, impellers, seals, filters.
- How is a diesel engine normally stopped? By cutting off the fuel supply with the control rod linked to the governor.
- Which indications must the engine control panel show? Oil pressure, engine temperature, engine rpm.
- What must be checked before starting the engine? Oil level, fuel quantity, coolant level and engine in neutral.
- What do you normally do to stop a diesel engine? Cut off the fuel to the injectors by pulling the stop handle, which is linked to the governor.
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