OICEW-7-1B

Inspect and start a diesel engine

Aboard ship, in the laboratory, or in an approved simulator given access to proper equipment and manufacturer’s technical manual.

Behavior	Standard
The student will:	During assessment, the student shall, at a minimum:
Check mechanical condition of engine	Check: machine is mechanically ready to run no oil or water leaks observed
Check engine lubrication	Check dipstick for sufficient oil
Check engine cooling	Check expansion tank for sufficient water Check no obstructions blocking cooling fan
Check engine fuel system	Check level in fuel tank Verify alignment of fuel system
Check engine starting system	For hydraulic start: check accumulator pressure verify system alignment For Electric start: verify battery is properly connected close battery switch
Start engine	Check engine coolant and lubrication gages

See the Engineering Assessment Guidelines for additional specifications of behavior and standards.

Note: This assessment supports KUP OICEW-A4.1, and is assessed in EN-4131 Internal Combustion Engines II.