McLaughlin MCL 36C, Repair Manual

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ENGINE OPERATION
3.2 Starting
3.2.1 Electric Starting
with Cold-Start Aid
- Glow Plug
with Cold-Start Aid
- Ether Starting System
Where possible, disengage the
clutch to separate the engine
from any driven parts.
Before starting, make
sure that nobody is
standing in the immediate
vicinity of the engine or
driven machine.
After repair work:
Check that all guards have been
replaced and that all tools have been
removed from the engine.
When starting with flame glow system,
do not use any other starter substance
(e.g. injection with start pilot).
Caution: If the speed regulator has
been removed, the engine must not
be tested under any circumstances:
Disconnect the battery.
Starting without Cold-Start Aid
Move speed control lever 1
into idle position.
Insert key.
- Position 0 = no operating voltage
Turn key clockwise
- Position 1 = no operating
voltage
- Pilot lights come on.
Push the key in and turn it further
clockwise against spring pressure
- Position 2 = no function
- Position 3 = start
Insert key.
- Position 0 = no operating voltage
Turn key clockwise.
- Position 1 = operating voltage
- Pilot lights come on.
Push the key in and turn further
clockwise against spring pressure
- Glow plug indicator light comes on
- Position 2 = Preheat, hold for approx
1 minute.
- Preheat lamp comes on.
- Position 3 = Start
Release key as soon as engine fires.
- Pilot lights go out.
Insert key.
- Position 0 = no operating voltage
Turn key clockwise
- Position 1 = operating voltage
- Pilot lights comes on.
Starting fluid is injected automati-
cally in switch position A , as long
as the starter is operated.
To assist acceleration at lower
temperatures and to avoid white
fumes, briefly hold the arctic
switch in switch position
H .
Push key in and turn further clockwise
against spring pressure
- Position 2 = no function
- Position 3 = start
Release key as soon engine fires
- Pilot lights go out
Do not actuate the starter for more than 20
seconds. If the engine does not catch wait a
minute then try again.
If the engine does not catch after two attempts,
refer to the Diagnosis Chart (see 7.1)
5.1.11
Move cut-out handle, 2, into
operating position.
The switch must not be
moved to position
H when
the engine is switched off
and the ignition is switched on
.