Operation
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Carefully read these Operating Instructions before starting any work!
This is especially valid for the chapter on General Safety Instructions
and the safety instructions in each of the chapters.
7.4
Operation
WARNING
Risk of injury due to mechanical movements, gases and noise
During operation there is a risk of injury due to movements on the engine and the engine emissions.
For this reason:
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Access to operating room is only allowed for maintenance/repairs.
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Access to operating room is prohibited when engine is running.
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Ensure that no persons are in the operating room and secure it to prevent unauthorised access.
WARNING
Health risk due to leaking exhaust system
Exhaust gases can damage health.
For this reason:
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Immediately stop and repair machines with leaking exhaust systems.
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Ensure sufficient ventilation.
7.4.1
Starting
DANGER
Risk of injury due to moving parts
Rotating or linear moving parts can cause serious or fatal injuries.
For this reason:
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Before starting engine check whether all protective equipment has been properly installed.
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Remove tools and aids out of the hazard area.
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Before starting make sure that no-one is in the engine's danger area.
User tip
A starting sequence may consist of max. 3 successive starting attempts, each lasting
12 seconds.
If no engine speed signal is detected within 3 seconds, starting must be aborted.
There must be at least 30 seconds between 2 starting attempts.
There must be at least 5 minutes between 2 starting sequences.
The electronic ignition system is a high-voltage capacitor ignition system with microprocessor control based
on crankshaft revolutions.
The ignition system must be parameterised before commissioning. For further information please refer to
the operating manual of the ignition system and to the assembly instructions.
Turn on coolant pump before starting engine.
Turn on starter and run for at least 3 seconds to ensure engine is purged with air.
After purging engine with air the ignition system and the gas supply line can be turned on (this is usually
done automatically).
