LTN 6L
Operation
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4.13 Starting
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4.13.1 Check engine oil, fuel and coolant levels.
Note:
If fuel tank was drained or run dry it may be necessary to bleed
fuel lines. Refer to engine operator’s manual.
4.13.2
Check condition of electrical cable on tower. Do not start generator if
insulation on cable is cut or worn through.
4.13.3
Check that the circuit breakers
(a, b, c)
are in their off position.
NOTICE:
Starting engine under load will damage the machine.
4.13.4
On machines equipped with the Lombardini engine, turn key
(q)
one
click right. Glow plug indicator
(n)
will illuminate until engine is properly
preheated. This is an automatic timer based on engine temperature.
Crank engine immediately after glow plug light goes off.
4.13.5
Turn key
(q)
to the start position and hold until engine starts. Release
key after engine starts.
NOTICE:
Do not crank engine longer than 10 seconds. This could
cause starter motor to overheat. Return switch to the off position and
wait 15-30 seconds for starter motor to cool down before attempting to
preheat and restart.
Note:
If oil pressure is not obtained within 30 seconds after key is
turned to “RUN”, the automatic shutdown system will shut off the fuel
supply. You must return the key to the off position to restart the
30-
second timer before attempting to restart the engine.
4.13.6
Allow engine to warm up before operating the floodlights.
NOTICE:
Never use starting fluids to aid in starting of engine.
4.14 Manual Shutdown
To manually stop the machine in the event of an emergency:
4.14.1 Shut off the main circuit breaker.
4.14.2
Turn the starting key to the “off” (O) position.
4.15 Automatic Shutdown
This unit is equipped with a low oil, high temperature auto-shutdown
system. This system will automatically shut off the fuel supply to the
engine if the oil pressure drops too low or the engine exceeds normal
operating temperatures. Return the key switch to the off position to
reset the unit after an engine shutdown.
