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GAMMA SERIES ENGINES OpERATORS' hANdbOOk
3.1 STARTING ThE ENGINE
Several factors affect engine start, for example:
• Battery power
• Starter motor performance
• Lubricating oil viscosity
• Cold start system installation
Diesel engines need a cold start aid in very cold conditions. Normally, your
vehicle or your machine will be fitted with the correct equipment for your region
of operation.
Lister Petter Power Systems engines can be equipped with various cold starting
systems. For the Gamma engine range these systems are:
•
fuel Start Aid:
An electrically operated device which ignites a specific amount
of diesel fuel in the induction manifold in order to heat the induction air.
3. OpERATING INSTRuCTIONS
3.1.1 Starting key positions:
R=run; H=heat; S=start
3.1.2 Starting key positions:
R=run; S=start
3.1.1 Starting a Warm Engine
1. If the engine is equipped with a manual stop control, ensure that it is in the run
position (
R
).
2. Adjust the engine speed control to the quarter open position.
3. Turn the key to the start position (
hS/S
) to engage the starter motor
(Figures
3.1.1 and 3 .1.2).
4. Allow the start key to return to position R as soon as the engine starts. Always
ensure that the engine and starter motor are stationary before the starter motor
is engaged again.
3.1.2 Starting a Cold Engine without Starting Aids
1. lf the engine is equipped with a manual stop control, ensure that it is in the run
position (
R
).
2. Adjust the engine speed control to the maximum speed position.
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