4.3 Starting the engine
Preconditions
☑
☑ Engine is not connected to load.
☑ External start interlock is not active.
DANGER
Unguarded rotating and moving engine components.
Risk of serious injury – danger to life!
• Before barring or starting the engine, make sure that nobody is in the danger zone.
WARNING
Engine noise above 85 dB (A).
Risk of damage to hearing!
• Wear ear protectors.
Starting the engine
Item
Action
Switchgear cabinet, control
panel etc. (depending on
manufacturer)
Press start button.
• Automatic starting procedure is performed;
• Tachometer indicates increasing speed.
• After completion of starting sequence, the engine is running at idle
speed.
26 | Operation | MS15025/00E 2011-12
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