Operating Instructions

Mercedes Benz

Mercedes OM 904 LA

Document No. 150-7122

Mercedes OM 904 LA Operation Manual

Foreword

Mercedes OM 904 LA Operation Manual

Mercedes Engine
Publication Date: 1-12-2005

Foreword
This component manual forms part of the Service Manual for a Breaker Technology (BTI) product. The information in this document is reprinted by BTI with permission for the sole purpose of supporting BTI products. Although every effort has been made to keep this information current, the information and data in this manual apply at time of publication as stated above. Instructions in this manual may refer to specific tools, lifting devices, and work methods. BTI does not accept responsibility for personal injury, equipment failure or damage if those specified are not used. If any information, work method or instruction in this manual is unclear, contact the component manufacturer or the nearest BTI office.

WARNING!
Before attempting any service or maintenance procedure, read the Safety Section of the BTI Service manual for this vehicle.

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Contents

Contents
Mercedes OM 904 LA............................................................1 Mercedes Engine............................................................2

Foreword........................................................................... 2 Introduction....................................................................... 6 1. At a glance.................................................................... 9

Protection of the environment................................................6 Operating safety.....................................................................7 OM 904 LA overview..............................................................9 OM 906 LA/OM 926 LA overview......................................... 11 Location of sensors..............................................................13 Engine number.....................................................................14

2. Before commissioning............................................... 15
General information..............................................................15 Transport and installation.....................................................22

3. Safety........................................................................... 23

Safety precautions...............................................................23 Staff qualifications................................................................24 Conversion parts and modifications to the engine............... 24 Safety/emergency running programs...................................25 Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts............................................26

4. Operation.................................................................... 27

Starting the engine for the first time.....................................27 Starting the engine...............................................................30 Monitoring engine operation.................................................32 Stopping the engine.............................................................34 Winter operation...................................................................35 Cleaning/protective treatment..............................................36 Service Products..................................................................39 Diesel fuels...................................................................39 Engine oils....................................................................42 Maintenance instructions.....................................................45 Work schedule overview......................................................46 Maintenance service.....................................................46 Additional work with every third maintenance service.. 47 Work schedules....................................................................47 Malfunctions, causes and solutions.....................................63 Jump-starting.......................................................................67

5. Maintenance................................................................ 45

6. Practical advice.......................................................... 63 7. Technical data............................................................. 69

Engine data..........................................................................69 Test values and adjustment values......................................71 Tightening torques................................................................72

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Introduction

Introduction

Protection of the environment Operating Safety

Protection of the environment

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Correct use

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OM 904 LA overview OM 906 LA/OM 926 LA overview Location of sensors Engine number

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OM 906 LA/OM 926 LA overview

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Location of sensors

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Engine number

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General information Transport and installation

General information
Type designation

Engine data card

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Description of the engine

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Engine brake*/constantly-open throttle valves*

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Flame-start system*

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Grid heater

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Telligent engine system

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Transport and installation

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3. Safety

Safety precautions Staff qualifications Conversion parts and modifications to the engine Safety/emergency running programs Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts

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Staff qualifications

Conversion parts and modifications to the engine

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Safety/emergency running programs

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Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts

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4. Operation

Starting the engine for the first time Monitoring engine operation Stopping the engine Winter operation Cleaning/protective treatment Service products

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Preparation

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Starting the engine

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Monitoring engine operation

Charge current

Oil pressure

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Telligente engine system

Flame-start system*

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Grid heater *

Stopping the engine

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Winter operation

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Cleaning/protective treatment
Cleaning the engine

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Cleaning the cooling system

Cleaning/protective treatment

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Service Products

Diesel fuels

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FAME fuels

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Engine oils

Coolant

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5. Maintenance

Maintenance instructions Work schedule overview Work schedules

Maintenance instructions

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Maintenance service

Additional work

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Additional work with every third maintenance service

Work schedules
Engine: checking for leaks and general condition

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Lines and hoses on the engine: checking for leaks and general condition

Engine: oil change and filter replacement

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Adjusting the valve clearance

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Fuel prefilter: cleaning the filter element

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Heated fuel prefilter with water separator*: replacing the filter element

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Replacing the fuel filter element

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Intake pipe between air cleaner and engine: checking for leaks and general condition

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Poly-V-belt: checking condition

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Engine brake*: checking conditions and setting

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Engine cooling system: checking and correcting the fluid level and the antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor

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Cooling and heating system: checking for leaks and general condition

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Renewing Coolant

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Malfunctions, causes and solutions Jump-starting

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Jump-starting

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7. Technical data

Engine data Test values and adjustment values Tightening torques

Engine data

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Test values and adjustment values

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Tightening torques

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