Diesel Engine Servicing and Fault Finding

There are no prerequisites for this course.

• Understand the construction and operating principles of diesel engines.
• Gain knowledge to carry out first line servicing routines and fault finding on industrial diesel engines.

• Presentation on diesel engine construction, operating principles, fault finding and routine servicing
• Run a diesel engine and carry out a performance test to determine machine condition
• Carry out scheduled servicing on the: coolant system, lubrication system, fuel system and air induction system
• Carry out fault finding on common diesel engine starting and running faults
• Select and use appropriate test equipment and procedures for fault finding on diesel engines
• Identify suitable remedial actions to rectify faults on a diesel engine

Delegates will undertake a multiple-choice examination paper to demonstrate they have achieved the key learning outcomes detailed above.

Safety footwear, coveralls, safety glasses and gloves.