Multiquip STX55Y6 operation manual Stx-Series- Basic Engine Information, Basic Engine Components

STX-SERIES — BASIC ENGINE INFORMATION

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Figure 4. Basic Engine Components

Basic Engine Components

The following refer to basic engine components and their functions that an operator may need to reference . The manufacturer's engine manual provides further instructions and details of operation and servicing.The engine shown in Figure 4 is a Yanmar engine.

1.	Fuel Filter – Removes dirt and water from the engine fuel.
2.	Governor Lever – This lever restricts engine speed (high
	idle and low idle) through a speed control device linked to
	the accelerator system.
3.	Oil Dip Stick – Remove to check amount and condition of
	oil in crankcase.
4.	Oil Filter – Spin-on type, filters oil for contaminants.

5.Oil Drain Plug – Remove plug to drain crankcase oil.

6.Oil Filler Port – Remove to add fresh crankcase oil.

7.CrankshaftV-Pulley – Check fan V-belt between V-Pulley and alternator to determine proper belt tension.

8.Cooling Fan – Driven by the V-belt, the cooling fan cools the engine by cooling water/antifreeze mixture that circulates through the engine block and cylinder head.

9.V-belt Tension Adjustment – This bolt provides means to adjust the V-belt tension at the alternator bracket.

10.V-belt (Fan belt) – Driven by the engine crank during operation, drives the water pump/fan as well as the aternator.

11.Fuel Return Hose – Provides fuel to the fuel injection pump.

12.Lifting Eye – Two lifting eyes are provided if the removal/ installation of the engine becomes necessary.

13.Alternator – Provides current to the electrical system and charges the battery.Driven by means of a crankshaft/V-belt pulley system.

14.Starter – Starts engine when ignition key is rotated to the "START" position.

15.Flywheel – Main power is taken off from the flywheel end.

16. Air Intake Port – Provides air from the air cleaner to the turbocharger unit.

17. Turbocharger – Provides pressurized intake air to the cylinder by means of a turbine energized by exhaust gas that rotates the blower.

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