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STARTING PRECAUTIONS
Starting any engine can be dangerous in the hands of inex-
perienced people. Before attempting to start any engine, the
operator should be fully conversant with starting procedure
and controls.
- Ensure that the batteries are in serviceable condition and
correctly connected.
- Check that the oil levels in the engine and the gearbox are
correct.
- Check that the fuel tank is full and that the system is
primed.
- Check that all water drain plugs and cocks are closed.
Check that water inlet valves, if fitted, are opened.
- Check that the water level in the header tank is filled up
with mixture of water/anti-freeze (40%).
Under no circumstances must the engine be started without
liquid in the cooling system.
- Ensure that the gearbox is in neutral.
CHECKS BEFORE STARTING
- Oil level in engine and gearbox.
- Coolant level in header tank.
- Battery main switch is ON. The charge control and oil
pressure lights will now be on and the buzzer will sound.
STARTING
1. Before attempting to start the engine, the operator should
be familiar with the safety precautions as described
earlier.
2. Move the speed/gearbox lever into max.speed position by
means of the control lever, with gearbox disengaged.
3. Dependent on temperature, turn the starter switch into the
preheat position (position 1) and hold it for 10-20
seconds. Then turn the switch further into position 2 to
energise the starter. Release immediately the engine
starts, and it will return to position 0. The alarm light
as well as the charging light should now be off.
4. If the engine should fail to start, due to poor battery
condition, turn the battery switch to the second start
battery and repeat the starting procedure.
If the engine fails to start within 15 seconds, despite
good battery condition, release the switch and investigate
the cause (see FAULT FINDING). The starter motor should be
allowed to cool for at least 15 seconds before attempting
to restart.
5. In very cold weather (below appr. - 10
Ε
C), it could be
necessary to increase the glowing time to appr. 30 seconds
and run the starter motor for up to 1 minute.