Manitowoc GROVE GMK 6400, Operating Manual

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Starting/turning off the engine for driving
4.1 Starting the engine from the driver's cab
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With flame start
system The flame start system warms the suction air of the engine.
This section applies to starting a warm and a cold engine.
The flame start system is activated each time the ignition is turned on:
– When the engine is warm , the lamp ( 1 ) will light up only briefly (2 to 3 sec-
onds).
– When the engine is cold , the lamp ( 1 ) goes out as soon as the engine is
preheated (duration of up to 20 seconds).
Start the engine within the next 30 seconds; otherwise, you must switch
on the ignition again and wait until the lamp goes out.
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If the lamp ( 1 ) does not go out, there is a malfunction on the flame start sys-
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Wait until the lamp ( 1 ) goes out.
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Do not press the accelerator.
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Turn the ignition key to position 3 and hold it there until the engine starts.
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Let go of the ignition key after the engine starts.
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If the engine does not start, abort the starting procedure after about
15 seconds and wait one minute before trying again.
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If the engine does not start after several attempts;
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Danger of explosion when using starter fuel
The engine may never be started with the aid of starter fuel. The starter fuel
sprayed into the suction unit can ignite.