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Start and Stop Procedure
GB
Lombardini 15LD225 Diesel Engine
1. Ensure the throttle control is at 50% of
maximum speed (Halfway between
MIN
and
MAX
)
2. Take a
¿
rm hold of the recoil starter handle
and pull the rope softly until it is extended to
it’s full limit. Let the rope recoil completely. Start
the engine by pulling strongly on the rope.
3. Repeat this procedure until the engine
¿
res.
4. If the engine fails to start after several attempts,
consult the engine manual supplied with the machine.
5. Leave the engine running at idle speed for 5 minutes.
CAUTION
: During
¿
rst 50 hours of use, do not exceed 70% of maximum rated power.
6. To stop the engine, set the throttle control to the
STOP
position until the engine stops.
Connection Procedure
GB
1. To assemble the
À
exible drive to the power unit, raise the plunger knob on the
À
ange and insert the
À
exible drive end piece connector.
2. On releasing the knob the plunger should locate in the end piece connector.
3. If the plunger fails to locate, rotate the engine crank shaft with the
rope start or handle and push the end piece in.
Operating the Power Unit
GB
•
Take the power unit to where it is required.
If the power unit is to be transported to another location, ensure that the engine has been switched off.
NEVER
transport the
power unit with the engine still running, even if it is only being moved a short distance.
• Having carried out the checks listed in the ‘pre start’ section and you have connected the
À
exible shaft poker following
the connection procedure, you may start the engine.
The engine should now be running at idle speed. ALWAYS check the engine for any signs of unusual noise. If any of these occur,
stop the machine immediately and refer to the troubleshooting section.
• Set the throttle to maximum and the poker is now ready for insertion into the concrete.
• To stop the power unit - refer to ‘Start / Stop Procedure’
Note:
The engine speed is factory preset to a maximum of 2800 rpm. If this speed is increased it will cause damage to the
À
exible shaft
poker and will invalidate the Altrad Belle Warranty.
