If a warning tag is attached to the engine start switch,
or to the controls DO NOT start the engine or move
the controls. Consult with the person that attached
the warning tag before the engine is started.
All protective guards and all protective covers must
be installed if the engine must be started in order to
perform service procedures. To help prevent an
accident that is caused by parts in rotation, work
around the parts carefully.
Start the engine from the operators compartment or
from the engine start switch.
Always start the engine according to the procedure
that is described in the Operation and Maintenance
Manual, “Engine Starting” topic in the Operation
Section. Knowing that the correct procedure will help
to prevent major damage to the engine components.
Knowing that the procedure will also help to prevent
personal injury.
To ensure that the jacket water heater (if equipped)
and/or the lube oil heater (if equipped) is working
correctly, check the water temperature gauge. Also,
check the oil temperature gauge during the heater
operation.
Engine exhaust contains products of combustion
which can be harmful to your health. Always start the
engine and operate the engine in a well ventilated
area. If the engine is started in an enclosed area,
vent the engine exhaust to the outside.
Note:
The engine is equipped with a device for cold
starting. If the engine will be operated in very cold
conditions, then an extra cold starting aid may be
required. Normally, the engine will be equipped with
the correct type of starting aid for your region of
operation.
These engines are equipped with a glow plug starting
aid in each individual cylinder that heats the intake air
in order to improve starting. Some Perkins engines
may have a cold starting system that is controlled by
the ECM that allows a controlled flow of ether into the
engine. The ECM will disconnect the glow plugs
before the ether is introduced. This system would be
installed at the factory.
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Engine
Stopping
Stop
the
engine
according
to
the
procedure
in
the
Operation
and
Maintenance
Manual,
“Engine
Stopping
(Operation
Section)”
in
order
to
avoid
overheating
of
the
engine
and
accelerated
wear
of
the
engine
components.
Use the Emergency Stop Button (if equipped) ONLY
in an emergency situation. Do not use the
Emergency Stop Button for normal engine stopping.
After an emergency stop, DO NOT start the engine
until the problem that caused the emergency stop
has been corrected.
Stop the engine if an overspeed condition occurs
during the initial start-up of a new engine or an
engine that has been overhauled.
To stop an electronically controlled engine, cut the
power to the engine and/or shutting off the air supply
to the engine.
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Electrical
System
Never
disconnect
any
charging
unit
circuit
or
battery
circuit
cable
from
the
battery
when
the
charging
unit
is
operating.
A
spark
can
cause
the
combustible
gases
that
are
produced
by
some
batteries
to
ignite.
To
help
prevent
sparks
from
igniting
combustible
gases
that
are
produced
by
some
batteries,
the
negative
“
−
”
cable
should
be
connected
last
from
the
external
power
source
to
the
primary
position
for
grounding.
Check
the
electrical
wires
daily
for
wires
that
are
loose
or
frayed.
Tighten
all
loose
electrical
connections
before
the
engine
is
started.
Repair
all
frayed
electrical
wires
before
the
engine
is
started.
See
the
Operation
and
Maintenance
Manual
for
specific
starting
instructions.
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