Fayat DYNAPAC F1800C, Operation & Maintenance Manual

Page: 181 / 330

D 40.18 9
External starting (starting aid)
A
The engine can be started with the help of an external power source if the batteries
are empty and the starter no longer turns.
Suitable power sources are:
- Other vehicles with a 24V system
- Additional 24V battery
- Start device that is suitable for external starting (24 V/90 A).
m Standard chargers or quick chargers cannot be used for external starting.
To externally start the engine:
- Set the drive lever (1) to the centre position and the engine speed adjuster (2)
to minimum.
- Insert the ignition key (3) in position "0" to switch on the ignition.
m The starting aid cable must be connect-
ed to 24 V.
- First connect the positive terminal (1)
of the starting aid battery to the posi-
tive terminal (2) of the vehicle battery.
- Then connect the negative terminal
(3) of the starting aid battery to the
ground of the discharged vehicle, e.g.
to the engine block or to a bolt (4) on
the vehicle frame.
f Do not connect the starting aid cable to
the negative terminal of the discharged
battery! Danger of explosion!
m Lay the starting aid cable so that it can
be disconnected once the engine is running.
A
The vehicle cannot be started if the "Start inhibit" (4) or "Error message" (5) indicator
lamps are on.
The "Start inhibit" indicator lamps shows that the following states are present on the
operating panel or remote control:
- Emergency stop button (6) pressed
- Auger function (7) switched to "AUTO" or "MANUAL"
- Conveyor function (8) switched to "AUTO" or "MANUAL"
The "Error message" indicator lamp shows that an engine fault prevents the
starting process.
2
1
3
4