MAN Diesel 2/2

Check procedure for the cylinder liner lubricating valves:

Check for blow-back:

The functionality of the LEE non-return valve in the

cylinder liner can be checked, by loosening the pipe
connections on each lubrication pipe, one by one on the
lubricator. This procedure should be carried out during
low load.

The pipe connections on the lubricator, should be

loosened approximately one or two revolutions, until
cylinder oil from the lubricator flows out, following the
sequence of the lubricator. At low load, this will happen
approximately once every six revolutions.

If a non-return valve is defect, it will allow combustion

gasses to pass backwards, from the combustion
chamber, towards the lubricator. This will blow out the
cylinder oil from the pipe, in sequences that follows the
piston strokes. This operation will give an immediate and
clear indication, of a defect non-return valve, when
loosening the pipe connections one by one.

IMPORTANT NOTICE !!
When the above procedure is carried out, protection
glasses or face shield should be used, together with heat
resistant gloves. The combustion gas is very hot and it
can cause injuries, if these safety precautions are not
used!

Check through the scavenge ports

In addition to the above procedure, we recommend to

check the functionality of the lubrication valves, from the
scavenge air receiver.

This can be done in connection with a normal scavenge

port inspection, by activating the pre-lube function of the
lubricators.

When the piston is in BDC, the lubricating grooves can be

seen through the scavenge ports. Check carefully that oil
is entering the cylinder liner, when the pre-lube is
activated. A good flashlight and a mirror is useful to carry
out this inspection.