Ingersoll-Rand MHP825WCAT, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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Operating Instructions Operation & Maintenance Manual
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Starting the Machine
Ensure emergency stop button is reset.
WARNING
!
Under no circumstances should volatile fluids such as ether be used for
starting this machine.
All normal starting functions are incorporated in the key operated switch.
Turn the keyswitch to (position 1);
— The auxiliary start compressor will operate to close the inlet valve.
— The wedge controller will execute a lamp test.
— The low engine oil pressure and low battery lamps will flash indicating proper
communication between wedge and engine ECM.
Inlet Heater/Wait to Start Light
• Turn the key switch to on (position 1 ) until the inlet heater warning light 13
extinguishes.
NOTE: Position 2 is not used
• Turn the key switch to crank position 3 (engine start position).
• Release to on (position 1 ) when the engine starts. The engine will now be running at
a reduced speed.
• During warm up, the engine will idle at 1500RPM. After warm up the engine will idle
at a lower speed.