Commissioning and operation
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Starting
Danger:
Before starting make sure that no-one is in the engine’s danger area.
Caution:
When starting do not use any additional starting aids (e.g. injection with starting
pilot).
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Ensure that no load is on the engine before starting it, eg switch off load, disengage
clutch, put gearbox into neutral etc.
With engines without starting aid or at temperatures above 5
−
10
°
C or when engine with-
out flame starter is already hot:
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Insert starter key in starting lock
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Press starter button until engine starts
With engines with starting aid (flame starter), at temperatures around 0
°
C an below:
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Insert starter key in starting lock
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Switch on flame starter; signal lamp “Preheating” is on
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Signal lamp “Preheating” is flashing; press starter button until engine starts
Caution:
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When engine starts, release starter button immediately
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lf engine does not start, actuate starter for about 10 seconds, wait for 30 sec-
onds and then attempt to start engine again and so on
With engine with automatic starting (eg standby power units) it is indispensable that none
of the moving parts be accessible. Warning signs “Unit starts automatically” are to be at-
tache to the engine. Regulation on this which may apply locally are to be satisfied.
When engine is running, lube oil pressure must build up at the oil pressure gauge. If not
switch off engine immediately.
Avoid running the cold engine for any length of time since in any internal combustion
engine this is liable to cause increased wear due to corrosion. Prolonged idling is harmful
to the environment.
