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April 2019
– Issue 4
Page
27
of
48
Section 4 - Startup and Driving (continued)
4D - Startup of engine:
Check the accelerator pedal moves freely.
Please do not load the engine when cold.
Shift the gear selector into neutral gear, then turn the ignition switch (rotate clockwise) according to on —
wait approx.
20 seconds for ABS to activate and ECMS to initiate
, then press black start button (3C5.5), to start the engine.
Note
:
If the engine has failed to start, operate once more. The duration for operating the start button should not exceed 10
seconds, but DO NOT re-start again within 2 minutes. (electric motor)
After starting for the first time each day, DO NOT set out with the vehicle, until the engine has been operated for at least
3
~
5 minutes at low or middle rate.
To avoid engine damage DO NOT accelerate while the engine is in a cool or cold condition. When cold starting the
engine, the revolutions should be gradually increased. DO NOT drive the vehicle at the maximum speed until the water
temperature has reached 85°C. The engine should not operate at its maximum revolutions without any load.
DO NOT operate the engine at idle speed for more than 20 minutes in neutral. DO NOT idle for more than 5 minutes in
drive or reverse.
The oil pressure display should appear on the instrument panel within 15 seconds after starting the engine, otherwise,
stop the engine and check the oil level immediately.
Increase the engine speed slowly when starting in order to ensure adequate lubrication of the bearings.
4E - Moving / driving the vehicle
:
After starting the engine, the pressure in the braking system should be above 6kg/cm
2
, a buzzer will sound until the air
pressure reaches this level. The various instruments and indicators should be normal; the outlet water temperature
should be above 60
℃
.
DO NOT move out with the vehicle until the brakes have been fully released.
When driving the vehicle normally:
The water thermometer should be within the range of 80
℃
-95
℃
. The oil pressure
indicator gauge should be within the range of 3-6Kpa. The indicator for the air pressure gauge should be within the range
of 6-8Kpa. The alarm will engage if the pressures are incorrect.
Please pay attention to the following while driving a vehicle:
Stop the vehicle and check should some abnormal sound be heard, or some abnormal odour can be smelt.
Abrupt acceleration or emergency braking should be avoided as much as possible whilst you are driving.
Any unnecessary revving of the engine should be avoided as much as possible whilst you are driving. The engine is
likely to operate at a higher speed after changing gear position, especially when the vehicle is going downhill. In this
case, pay special attention to the pneumatic brake or retarder of the engine, as well as the service brake, these should
be used so as to control the engine speed.
DO NOT switch off the engine while the vehicle is going downhill, since this will cause insufficient air pressure in the
braking system and malfunction of the power steering.
AUTO TRANSMISSION VEHICLES:
DO NOT
select neutral when coasting down hills, as this is not only dangerous, but
can cause extensive damage to the transmission.
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