DRESSTA 515C, Operator'S Manual

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OPERATING
SECTION 4
Page 29
DRESSTA OM515C520C99/1E
STARTING AND STOPPING THE ENGINE
IMPORTANT: To prevent damage to the cranking motor and avoid low battery output, do not
continuously crank engine for more than 30 seconds. Allow a recovery period of 2 minutes between
crankings.
WARNING: Never start the engine indoors unless proper exhaust ventilation is
provided to remove deadly exhaust gases. Once the engine is running, move
the machine outdoors as soon as possible. Exhaust gases are hazardous and
can cause unconsciousness and death.
NOTE: Engine oil pressure must register 15 seconds after startup. If no oil pressure is registered
stop the engine immediately.
8. If a cold engine is being started, increase its speed slowly to ensure proper lubrication of the
bearings.
IMPORTANT: Do not run the engine at idle speed more than 10 minutes as it may cause engine
damage.
9. Allow the engine to run idle for 3 to 5 minutes before placing it under load.
IMPORTANT: When starting the engine after engine oil change or after the engine has been shut
off for 30 days disconnect the fuel shut-off valve electric wire and crank the engine until oil pressure
registers on the gauge and the oil pressure warning light goes out. Connect the fuel
shut-off valve wire again. Start the engine as described above.
4.11.2. COLD WEATHER START (USING ETHER INJECTOR, AMBIENT
TEMPERATURE BELOW 0 [
°°
C])
NOTE: Never operate ether injector switch except when starting the engine.
WARNING! Ether starting fluid is highly flammable. Follow the precautions on the
container. An explosion can result if sparks or flame contact ether or if the
container is stored where the temperature exceeds 70 [
°°
C].
Observe the following precautions:
a) Do not use the ether injector when the air temperature is above freezing.
b) Never smoke when using ether starting fluid or installing the container.
c) Do not store fluid containers in the operator's compartment. Store the
containers in a cool, well-ventilated place.
d) Keep the fluid containers out of reach of children.
e) Do not breathe the hazardous ether vapor.
f) Do not let ether contact your skin, as it can cause frostbite.
g) Never puncture the fluid container or put it into fire. Dispose of empty
containers properly.
h) For your safety, remove the ether container when welding, grinding, or using
a torch on the machine.
I) Follow the correct method for starting the engine.