Engine Starting
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Before Starting Engine
Before the engine is started, perform the required
daily maintenance and any other periodic
maintenance that is due. Refer to the Operation and
Maintenance Manual, “Maintenance Interval
Schedule” for more information.
Note:
Do not start the engine or move any of the
controls if there is a
“
DO NOT OPERATE
”
warning
tag or similar warning tag attached to the start switch
or to the controls.
1.
Open the fuel supply valves and open the return
lines (if equipped).
2.
If the engine has not been started for several
weeks, fuel may have drained from the fuel
system. Also, when fuel filters have been
changed, some air pockets will be trapped in the
engine. In these instances, prime the fuel system.
Refer to the Operation and Maintenance Manual,
“Fuel System - Prime” for more information.
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3.
Ensure that the two air shutoff valves (1) are in the
OPEN position.
4.
If the engine has not been started for more than
three months, the engine oil system must be
primed. Follow Steps 4a through 4d in order to
prime the engine oil system.
a. Ensure that the governor stays in the STOP
position by disconnecting the speed pickup
connector on the governor control.
b. Turn the keyswitch to the START position. Hold
the keyswitch in this position until the oil
pressure gauge indicates 100 kPa
(14.5040 psi). Continue to hold the keyswitch in
the START position for an additional 10
seconds.
Note:
The keyswitch is part of the OEM supplied
panel. The exact procedure for starting may vary.
Refer to OEM supplied instructions for the correct
starting procedure.
c. Turn the keyswitch to the STOP position.
d. Reconnect the speed pickup connector.
The engine is now ready to run.
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Starting the Engine
Normal Engine Starting Procedure
Note:
When possible, ensure that the engine is not
started under load.
1.
Turn the keyswitch to the START position. The
engine should start immediately.
Note:
The keyswitch is part of the OEM supplied
panel. The exact procedure for starting may vary.
Refer to OEM supplied instructions for the correct
starting procedure.
2.
Allow the keyswitch to return to the RUN position
after the engine starts.
If the engine does not start after 10 seconds,
return the keyswitch in the RUN position for 10
seconds. Then repeat Steps 3 and 4.
Note:
If the engine fails to start after three attempts,
investigate the cause.
3.
After the engine has started, follow Steps 3a
through 3d.
a. Check the oil pressure.
b. Inspect the engine for leaks.
c. Ensure that the batteries for the engine are
receiving a charge.
d. After the engine has run for 5 minutes, check
the engine monitoring systems. Ensure that the
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