Operating instructions

Dole – Drivers Reference Manual
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WARNING
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD ETHER OR ANY
OTHER UNAUTHORIZED STARTING AIDS BE USED
WHILE STARTING THE DIESEL GENERATOR SET
ENGINE.
a) Prior to starting the unit, ensure the REFRIGERATION UNIT circuit breaker and the
START/STOP switch are in the OFF position. The off position for the START/STOP
switch is marked “O” on most reefer units.
b) Ensure the generator set circuit breaker, located on the generator set control panel is
in the OFF position.
c) Preheating and starting unit:
Above 32 Degrees F: Activate the generator’s pre-heat switch for 30 seconds, then
push the ignition switch to the start position (UP). After the engine starts, release the
ignition switch and continue to pre-heat the unit until the engine develops enough oil
pressure to close the oil safety switch which will allow the engine to continue to run.
Release the pre-heat switch which will automatically return to the off position.
Below 32 Degrees F: Activate the pre-heat switch for 60 seconds prior to starting the
unit. If the engines fails to start after 10 seconds of cranking, wait 30 seconds prior to
repeating the starting procedure.
WARNING
DRIVERS AND CARRIER OPERATORS ARE ADVISED
THAT THEY ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR
REPAIRS TO EQUIPMENT RESULTING FROM DIESEL
FUEL GELLING IN FREEZING WEATHER
3.4 After Starting Inspection
After the diesel generator set has started, the following inspection procedures are to be
followed:
a) Check A/C volt meter. Volt meter should read 460 volts +/- 5% with no load applied.
The volt meter needle should be pointing to the high side of the green band.
b) Listen for any abnormal engine or bearing noise (12 vdc alternator or main alternator
bearings)