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Start-up Procedures
Dry Engine Start-Up Procedure
NOTE: Before performing dry engine start-up procedure, ensure that the proper
type and amount of coolant has been added, and monitor coolant level as the
engine temperature increases.
To start an engine that has no lubricants:
1.
Add about 3/4 capacity of oil to the dry sump tank and add a quart to the engine
itself to prime the scavenge pump.
2.
Open the oil supply line to the bottom rear fitting on the dry sump pump and allow
oil flow out, then close and retighten.
3.
Crank the engine
without ignition
for 5 seconds. Inspect the oil pressure
reading on display. If the oil pressure reading did not change, the pump is still
priming, repeat this procedure until you see oil pressure.
4.
Turn the ignition back on and start the engine. Let engine idle to normal
operating temperature.
5.
While the engine is running, inspect for leaks.
6.
Shut down the engine and immediately check the oil tank level. The sump and oil
tank level will gradually equalize as the engine sits. If the oil level is inspected after
the engine has not been running for some time, the reading will be inaccurate, and
too much oil might be added to the system.
7.
Top up the tank with oil to the proper operating level, if necessary.
Wet Engine Start-Up Procedure
To start an engine that contains oil:
1. Confirm that there is oil in the dry sump tank.
2. Crank the engine
without ignition
for five seconds. Inspect the oil pressure
reading on display. If the oil pressure reading did not change, the pump is still
priming, repeat this step until you see a change in oil pressure.
3. Turn the ignition back on and start the engine. Let engine idle to normal
operating temperature.
4. While the engine is running, inspect for leaks.
5. Shut down the engine and immediately check the oil tank level. The sump and oil
tank level will gradually equalize as the engine sits. If the oil level is inspected
after the engine has not been running for some time, the reading will be
inaccurate, and too much oil might be added to the system.
6. Top up the tank with oil to the proper operating level, if necessary.
