Ammann AP 240, Operating Manual

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67 AP 240
OPErATION MANUAL
2.7.1. Engine starting
Before starting the engine, give horn
alarm and make sure nobody is endan-
gered due to engine start!
How to start the engine
Switch ON battery disconnector. •
Check both travel controllers (2) are in idle position, parking •
brake enabled, TOTAL STOP (10) not switched on. Turn key
(1) to position ”I“. Indicator lamps (LEDS) for recharging, idle,
parking brake or glowing (depending on ambient tempe-
rature) will light up. Power View (7) (refer to section called
“Power View Control”) will get enabled. When glowing LED
goes off, please start by turning ignition key to II position.
Note:
Use stepping IDLE switch to adjust engine idling speed from
850 ÷ 1000 rpm. Newly adjusted rpm is stored in engine’s ECM
for next starts. With cooling liquid temperature of up to 30 °C
the switch will remain disabled. ECM will adjust idle rpm auto-
matically via air choke.
Before first starting the engine, check
daily the amount of oil in the engine and
hydraulic tank, fuel level in fuel tank,
oil level in gearbox, brake fluid level,
cooling liquid level. Make sure no parts
on the Machine are loose, worn-out or
missing.
! CAUTION !
Starting will be interlocked if:
TOTAL STOP pushbutton is switched ON.
roller is not braked via parking brake.
Both travel controllers are not in idle position.
Hydraulic oil level LED is ON.
Do NOT use accelerator pedal to start the
engine, start with engine idling!
Do NOT start for over 30 sec. repeat
starting only after 2 minutes.
repeat starting max 3x, following that
carry out troubleshooting within fuel
system. Smoke absence in exhaust pipe
indicates failed fuel supply.
When started, the recharge LED must go
off within 15 sec.
Do NOT increase rpm sharply, let the en-
gine run unloaded, at idle thrust for 3÷5
minutes depending on ambient temper-
ature for the period of filling the brake
system up to 7 bar pressure. Do NOT
leave engine run idle for over 10 minutes,
otherwise engine may get damaged!
It is forbidden to tow-start the engine!