Ingersoll-Rand P185AWIR, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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Operating & Maintenance Manual SECTION 5 - OPERATION
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NOTICE
Do not operate the starter
motor for more than 10
seconds without allowing
at least 30 seconds cooling
time between start
attempts.
Release Power Switch (it will automatically
move to the “ON” position) when the engine
starts and sustains running.
• Allow engine to warm up 5 to 10
minutes.
• If so equipped, press the “Service Air
Button”. Open air service valve(s).
Cold Weather Starting
a. Turn power switch to the glow
plug position and hold 10
seconds. Then turn to start.
NOTICE
Engine is equipped with
glow plugs for cold starting
aid. Do not use ETHER/
starting fluid. Engine
damage can occur.
NOTICE
Exercise extreme caution
when using a booster
battery to start. To jump
start: Connect the ends of
one booster cable to the
positive (+) terminals of
each battery. Then connect
one end of the other cable
to the negative (-) terminal
of the booster battery and
the other end to the engine
block. NOT TO THE
NEGATIVE (-) TERMINAL
OF THE WEAK BATTERY.
Units With Optional Diagnostics
Lamps
NOTICE
None of the panel lamps should be
glowing when machine is operating. If
they are, shut unit down and refer to
Trouble Shooting Section.
Stopping
NOTICE
Whenever the machine is
stopped, air will flow back
into the compressor
system from devices or
systems downstream of the
machine unless the service
valve is closed. Install a
check valve at the machine
service valve to prevent
reverse flow in the event of
an unexpected shutdown
when the service valve is
open.