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OM-2098C / Operation and Maintenance Manual
60CU24 / Series 500060C / 400 Hz. Generator Set
April 01, 2005 Chapter 1-3
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CAUTION
Never use an ether start system in conjunction with the air intake heater.
(3) Press the green “ENGINE START” push-button switch and hold until engine starts. The engine
will start at idle speed, and the green light in the “ENGINE START” push-button switch will flash
to indicate that power is available to the engine’s ECM circuit.
CAUTION
Do not attempt to bring to rated speed for at least 5 seconds after engine starts.
Damage to the starter and flywheel will result.
CAUTION
If the engine fails to start within 5 seconds, the control system will automatically
disable the starting motor and indicate a low oil pressure fault. The emergency stop
switch must be pressed to reset the control system and allow another starting attempt.
If the engine fails to start after four attempts, an inspection should be made to
determine the cause.
If the engine fires sufficiently to disengage the starter gear, but does not start, allow
the starting motor to come to a complete stop before attempting to engage the starter
again, then press the start push button switch.
(4) Check oil pressure to make certain that it is normal, and observe all other engine instruments for
normal operation.
(5) Allow engine to idle and warm for 3 - 5 minutes before bringing it up to rated speed.
CAUTION
To eliminate the possibility of wet stacking (See Appendix A), DO NOT allow the
engine to idle for long periods of time.
c) Failed Starting Procedure
In the event that the engine fails to start, the circuitry must be reset before the next attempt. To do
this:
(1) Push the red “ EMERGENCY STOP/RESET BUTTON” on the control box door to the right of the
control panel.
(2) Pull the red “ EMERGENCY STOP/RESET BUTTON” back out before the next attempt to start
the generator set.
d) AC Power Delivery
(1) Press “ENGINE START” push button switch a second time to bring engine from idle speed to
rated speed. The ECM will immediately increase engine speed to 2400 RPM and maintain it.
The voltage build-up will occur automatically. Also the green indicating light in the
“ENGINE
START” push-button switch will glow continuously.