Ford wsg-1068, Operator'S Handbook Manual

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STARTING THE ENGINE
WARNING: ALL INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES GIVE OFF VARIOUS FUMES AND
GASES WHILE RUNNING. DO NOT START OR RUN THE ENGINE IN A CLOSED OR POORLY
VENTILATED BUILDING WHERE THE EXHAUST GASES CAN ACCUMULATE. AVOID
BREATHING THESE GASES AS THEY MAY CONTAIN POISONOUS CARBON MONOXIDE
WHICH CAN ENDANGER YOUR HEALTH OR LIFE IF INHALED STEADILY FOR EVEN A FEW
MINUTES.
Initial Start-up
On initial start-up follow the daily regular maintenance schedule illustration -- Refer
to “RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES” on page 20.
To Start From cold
1. Where possible, disconnect the driven equipment, eg, fully depress the clutch
where a manual transmission is fitted. If your unit is equipped with the engine warning light
system, always turn the ignition switch to the ON position to make sure that each warning
light is operating before starting engine.
2. Switch on the ignition and operate the starter motor until the engine fires.
NOTE:
Where a safety switch is fitted, the override button must be depressed while
the engine is being cranked.
3. Set the throttle to give a fast idle speed until normal operating temperature is reached
(where
fitted).
CAUTION: If the engine stalls or falters in starting, wait 3-4 seconds before re-engaging
starter. This will prevent possible damage to the starter or engine. The starter should not
operate for periods longer than 30 seconds at a time. An interval of at least two minutes
should be observed between such cranking periods to protect the starter from overheating.
To Re-start When Warm
Switch on the ignition and operate the starter motor until the engine starts.
NOTE:
Safety shut-down incorporated in the Ignition Performance Module (IPM): Oil pressure
below 6 psi and/or coolant temperature goes above 250°F, will shutdown the ignition system.
NOTE:
The IPM will also shut the engine off when engine speed reaches 2250 rpm for Gen-Set
and 4000 rpm for all other applications. Key must be recycled to restart.
NOTE:
Where a safety switch is fitted, the override button must be depressed while the engine is
being cranked.