Operation and maintenance manual

58 SEBU8601-01
Operation Section
Engine Starting
Engine Starting
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Befo re Starting Engine
Perform the
required daily maintenance and other
periodic maintenance before the engine is started.
Inspect the engine compartment. This inspection can
help preve
nt major repairs at a later date. Refer to the
Operation and Maintenance Manual, “Maintenance
Interval Schedule” for more information.
•
Ensure that the engine has an adequate fuel
supply.
•
Open the fuel supply valve (if equipped).
NOTICE
All valv
es in the fuel return line must be open and fuel
supply lines must be open. Damage to the fuel system
can occure if fuel lines are closed with the engine in
operat
ion.
If the engine has not been started for several weeks,
fuel may have drained from the fuel system. Air
may have entered the filter housing. Also, when fuel
filters have been changed, some air pockets will be
trapped in the engine. In these instances, prime the
fuel system. Refer to the Operation and Maintenance
Manual, “Fuel System - Prime” for more information
on priming the fuel system. Also, check that the fuel
specification is correct and that the fuel condition
is correct. Refer to the Operation and Maintenance
Manual, “Fuel Recommendations”.
Eng
ine exhaust contains products of c ombustion
which may be harmful to your health. Always start
and operate the engine in a well ventilated area
an
d, if in an enclosed area, vent the exhaust to the
outside.
•
Do
not start the engine or move any of the controls
if there is a “DO NOT OPERATE” warning tag or
similar warning tag attached to the start switch or
t
othecontrols.
•
Reset all of the shutoffs or alarm components.
•
Ensure that any driven equipment has been
disengaged. Minimize electrical loads or remove
any electrical loads.
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Starting the Eng ine
Note: Do not ad
justtheenginespeedcontrolduring
start-up. The electronic control module (ECM) will
control the engine speed during start-up.
Starting the Engine
1. Disengage any equipment that is driven by the
engine.
2. Turn the keyswitch to the RUN position. Leave the
keyswitchintheRUNpositionuntilthewarning
light for t
he glow plugs is extinguished.
Note: During the key on, the indicator lamps will
be illumi
nated for 2 seconds in order to check lamp
operation. If any of the lamps do not illuminate,
replace the bulb.
3. When the warning light for the glow plugs is
extinguished, turn the keyswitch to the START
positio
n in order to engage the electric starting
motor and crank the engine.
Note: Th
e operating period of the warning light for
the glow plugs will change due to the temperature
of the engine.
NOTICE
Do not engage the starting motor when flywheel is
turning. Do not start the engine under load.
If the engine fails to start within 30 seconds, release
the starter switch or button and wait two minutes to
allo
w the starting motor to cool before attempting to
start the engine again.
4. Allo
w the keyswitch to return to the RUN position
after the engine starts.
5. Rep
eat step 2 through step 4 if the engine fails
to start.
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Cold Weather Starting
Do not use aerosol types of starting aids such a s
ether. Such us e could result in an explosion and
personal injury.