Ingersoll-Rand VHP40RMD, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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Operation & Maintenance Manual Operating Instructions
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Starting/Operating
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.
Diesel Unit
NOTICE
Engine is equipped with glow plugs for cold starting aid. Do not use
ETHER/starting fluid.
• IF the receiver is pressurized OR the engine is cold, activate the hand unloader valve
accessible through the hand hole in the side panel under the radiator. The aluminum
toggle should be flipped so as to pull the valve rod outward.
• Insert key into power switch. Turn key counter-clockwise to "PREHEAT" position and
hold for 10 -15 seconds. Note: More or less preheat time is needed depending on
ambient temperature and time passage since unit was last run.
• Depress and hold bypass switch.
• Turn power switch fully clockwise to "START" position to crank engine. Hold switch
in "START" position for approximately 5 seconds after engine starts.
• Return switch to "RUN" position.
• Release bypass switch after engine attains full speed.
NOTICE
Do not operate the starter motor for more than 10 seconds without
allowing at least 30 seconds cooling time between start attempts.
• Allow engine to warm up about 5 minutes.
• Flip hand unloader toggle valve back to the run position.
• Unit is now ready to supply service air.