Aggregates Manager Digital Magazine
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By establishing and diligently following a preventive maintenance program, equipment managers can help ensure the optimal performance, reliability, and longevity of their engines. Get Program A with the Keep your Interim Tier 4 diesel engines running strong with a comprehensive preventive maintenance program. by Tim Hilvers s the power source for an array of heavy-duty equipment, diesel engines are vital to profitable production in the aggregate industry. Producers rely heavily on these engines to perform day after day in rugged, often extreme, environments. By implementing a comprehensive engine preventive maintenance program, equipment managers can help maximize the reliability of the engines that are so critical to their operations. Any complete program includes maintenance considerations associated with engine technolo- gies used to meet new Interim Tier 4 emissions regulations. Your engine is a fully integrated system of 30 AGGREGATES MANAGER November 2012 components that work together to deliver opti- mized performance, so maintaining your engine's fuel, lubrication, air intake, cooling, electrical, and after-treatment systems properly will pro- mote a long, productive service life. The operator's manual provides a detailed description of recommended engine service re- quirements at various intervals. Following these service requirements will help ensure that your engine delivers years of dependable service. Fuel system The integration of exhaust filters into Interim Tier 4 engines for particulate matter reduction necessitates the use of ultra-low sulfur diesel