RDG603A20 - Issue 10
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3. Control Panel Overview
All Shire engines are supplied with a control panel.
Depending on the model of Shire engine, the control panel will either be a standard
control panel or a deluxe control panel. The following table shows which panel comes
with each type of engine as standard. Please note that on certain Shire engines a
different type of control panel can be ordered as an option.
Engine
Control Panel Supplied*
Shire 38, 40
Standard Control Panel
Shire 45, 50
Deluxe Control Panel
* Panel supplied as standard. On certain engines a different control panel may be supplied
as an option
4. Warning Light Procedure
When the ignition is first turned on, the control panel warning lights will come on as a
bulb check. When the engine is started the warning lights will go out. Please note that
the water temperature warning light and glow plug light operate slightly differently.
The water temperature warning light will only come on for a brief period of time when
the ignition is first turned on as a bulb check. It will then only illuminate in the case of
the engine coolant temperature exceeding the maximum safety level.
The glow plug light will come on when the ignition is first turned on for 5
– 8 seconds
to indicate the heating system is operational. When the light goes out the engine can
be started.
Whilst the control panel is in operation all the gauges are backlit. This does not indicate
a fault and is a normal function for the control panel.
If any of the warning lights on the control panel come on
whilst
the engine is running,
please follow the correct procedure as shown in the following table.
In the event of a fault, only trained and qualified personnel should undertake
repairs on the engine
