FScurtis FAC-52B, Instruction Manual

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4.Operation
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4.4.2 Operating procedures when engine fails to start up on first attempt

When the engine fails to start up even after performing the startup procedures
①
to
④,
do not
keep the starter running, but set the starter switch back to ”STOP” and wait about 30 seconds.
Then, repeat the startup procedure once again.

If the repeated procedure does not allow the engine to run, the following causes are suspected.
Therefore, check the following:

No fuel

Clogging of fuel filter

Discharge of battery (Low cranking speed)

Ambient temperature is too low.
4.4.3 How to start the unit at low temperature

Use SAE10W-30 (CD class) for the engine oil.

Use LLC (antifreeze). Use correct amount to provide freeze protection, according to the ambient
temperature.

Battery should always be kept fully charged.
When it is difficult to start engine in cold weather, take the following measures.
<Procedure>
①
Close air valve completely, and then open the low temperature starting air valve
“
1
”
which is
provided on upper portion of separator.
②
Perform normal starting operation first and gradually close the low temperature starting air
valve
“
1
”
, watching the rising engine speed.
[Caution]
In case that it is difficult to start engine even after having tried the above mentioned procedures, turn
starter switch
“
2
”
to
“
GLOW
”
for preheating. (But glow lamp
“
3
”
)
※
Never try this procedure continuously longer than 15 seconds.
Operation under Cold Weather Conditions below -5°C
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1
Close
Low temperature
starting valve
Open
Oil
separator
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2
3