Chapter 10 - Operation Section
Medha Servo Drives Pvt Ltd.
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ENGINE STARTING PROCEDURE:
After the preceding inspections have been completed, the Diesel Engine may
be started.
1. Make sure that starting fuse is installed, is in good condition and
correctly rated. Verify that main Battery Knife Switch is closed.
2. At the Circuit Breaker panel, make sure that the following Breakers
are 'ON' and GROUND RELAY CUTOUT switch is closed and sealed:
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AC CONTROL
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CONTROL
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LOCAL CONTROL
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AUX.GEN.FLD
Ÿ
FUEL PUMP
Ÿ
COMP. CONTROL
Ÿ
MICRO AIR BRAKE
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DCL 1 TO DCL 6 (ALL SIX BREAKERS)
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TC 1 COMP to TC 6 COMP (ALL SIX BREAKERS)
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GEN FIELD
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TCC BLW 1 to TCC BLW 6 (ALL SIX BREAKERS)
3. At the No.2 Control Console, make sure that the GEN. FLD and ENG.
RUN switches are OFF (DOWN). Verify that the CONTROL & FP
switch is ON.
4. Turn the FP/ES switch lever to PRIME and hold (Normally 10-20 sec)
it there until the fuel flows clear and free of bubbles in the return fuel
sight glass and then release it.
5. Turn the FP/ES switch lever to ENGINE START and hold it there until
the Engine Starts and speed increases to Low Idle RPM 200. Do not
crank for more than 20 seconds.
Engine should be Pre-Lubricated, if it has been shut down for
more than 48 hrs. See Engine Maintenance Manual for Pre-
Lubrication procedure.
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While starting Trailing Locomotive Diesel Engine, if its jumper
cable is connected between the Locomotive, leave the
CONTROL & FP switch OFF. At the Engine control panel,
verify that the ISOLATION switch is set in Isolate Position.
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