5.3 Starting the engine in manual mode (test run)
Preconditions
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Generator (if fitted) is not connected to network
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External start interlock is not activated.
DANGER
Rotating and moving engine parts.
Risk of crushing, danger of parts of the body being caught or pulled in!
• Before cranking the engine with starter system, make sure that there are no persons in the engine's
danger zone.
WARNING
High level of engine noise when the engine is running.
Risk of damage to hearing!
• Wear suitable hearing protection.
NOTICE
Re-starting the engine following an automatic safety shutdown.
Risk of severe engine damage!
• Before starting the engine, make sure the root cause of the safety shutdown was eliminated.
• If the root cause cannot be identified or eliminated, contact Service.
Preparation
Item
Action
Operating mode switch (if
fitted)
Change to manual mode.
Preheating pump (if fitted)
Switch on.
Starting the engine
Item
Action
Control cabinet, operator
station etc. (depending on
manufacturer)
If coolant temperature is
• with preheater: min. 32 °C, max. 55 °C, recommended > 40 °C, or
• without preheater: > 10 °C:
Press start button.
• Automatic starting sequence is performed;
• Engine speed display instrument indicates increasing speed;
• After the starting sequence is completed, engine is running at rated
speed.
Connecting the generator (if fitted) to network, engine warm-up procedure to
reach operating temperature
Item
Action
Control cabinet, operator
station etc. (depending on
manufacturer)
Close the generator circuit breaker.
Engine
Do not connect to full load until the engine is at operating temperature (en-
gine coolant temperature, min. 60 °C, recommended 75 °C).
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